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Average salary by job family in Montgomery
| Management | $115,820 |
|---|---|
| Legal | $97,090 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $94,600 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $89,320 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $89,100 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $79,610 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $74,480 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $60,310 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $56,780 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $54,840 |
| Community and Social Service | $54,100 |
| Construction and Extraction | $49,710 |
| Protective Service | $49,600 |
| Production | $48,470 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $43,970 |
| Sales and Related | $42,570 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $42,550 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $40,760 |
| Healthcare Support | $33,900 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $33,110 |
| Personal Care and Service | $30,930 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $28,620 |
Highest-paying jobs in Montgomery
- Physicians, All Other$265,740
- Chief Executives$186,270
- Personal Financial Advisors$163,400
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$159,750
- Financial Managers$144,880
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$141,060
- Pharmacists$138,520
- Lawyers$135,740
- General and Operations Managers$135,030
- Computer Hardware Engineers$128,670
Most common jobs in Montgomery and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 7,410 | $46,220 | $45,380 |
| Retail Salespersons | 4,720 | $32,680 | $29,650 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 4,060 | $42,100 | $40,260 |
| Registered Nurses | 3,990 | $86,590 | $79,570 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 3,780 | $35,780 | $34,370 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 3,510 | $37,150 | $37,370 |
| Cashiers | 3,450 | $27,860 | $28,330 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 3,170 | $24,920 | $22,960 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 2,540 | $57,100 | $54,860 |
| Accountants and Auditors | 2,530 | $79,790 | $75,040 |
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Cost of living in Montgomery
Prices in the Montgomery area are 10% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 89.7 for 2024. The average local salary of $55,740 therefore buys what $62,153 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $214,099, 3.4 times the median household income of $62,746.
$214,099typical home value
$62,746median household income
89.7BEA price parity
385,159metro population
Take-home pay in Montgomery
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $31,240 | $26,049 | $2,171 |
| Median wage | $44,950 | $36,451 | $3,038 |
| Average wage | $55,740 | $44,646 | $3,720 |
| 75th percentile wage | $64,370 | $51,200 | $4,267 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). City occupational taxes (for example in Birmingham and Gadsden) are not included.
Salaries for every job in Montgomery
Management26 jobs
- Chief Executives$186K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$160K
- Financial Managers$145K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$141K
- General and Operations Managers$135K
- Industrial Production Managers$125K
- Managers, All Other$125K
- Sales Managers$122K
- Purchasing Managers$121K
- Marketing Managers$121K
- Human Resources Managers$116K
- Administrative Services Managers$115K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$113K
- Facilities Managers$112K
- Education Administrators, All Other$108K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$107K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$107K
- Public Relations Managers$101K
- Construction Managers$98K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$90K
- Social and Community Service Managers$76K
- Lodging Managers$76K
- Funeral Home Managers$70K
- Food Service Managers$68K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$62K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$50K
Legal4 jobs
Computer and Mathematical15 jobs
- Computer Network Architects$122K
- Software Developers$116K
- Information Security Analysts$114K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$109K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$101K
- Data Scientists$99K
- Computer Systems Analysts$99K
- Database Administrators$95K
- Computer Programmers$95K
- Operations Research Analysts$86K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$82K
- Statisticians$69K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$67K
- Web Developers$64K
- Computer User Support Specialists$52K
Architecture and Engineering15 jobs
- Computer Hardware Engineers$129K
- Electrical Engineers$110K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$102K
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$102K
- Civil Engineers$100K
- Mechanical Engineers$95K
- Environmental Engineers$94K
- Industrial Engineers$91K
- Surveyors$77K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$68K
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$66K
- Mechanical Drafters$57K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$57K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$56K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$52K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical29 jobs
- Physicians, All Other$266K
- Pharmacists$139K
- Veterinarians$119K
- Nurse Practitioners$111K
- Physician Assistants$110K
- Physical Therapists$99K
- Occupational Therapists$92K
- Respiratory Therapists$91K
- Registered Nurses$87K
- Nuclear Medicine Technologists$85K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$77K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$72K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$67K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$62K
- Dental Hygienists$60K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$57K
- Surgical Technologists$55K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$55K
- Paramedics$54K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$54K
- Medical Records Specialists$46K
- Athletic Trainers$46K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$45K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$43K
- Pharmacy Technicians$42K
- Psychiatric Technicians$38K
- Opticians, Dispensing$38K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$37K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$34K
Business and Financial Operations25 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$163K
- Financial Examiners$115K
- Management Analysts$99K
- Project Management Specialists$96K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$94K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$91K
- Loan Officers$85K
- Logisticians$83K
- Accountants and Auditors$80K
- Cost Estimators$78K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$77K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$76K
- Compliance Officers$76K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$75K
- Labor Relations Specialists$75K
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$74K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$74K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$73K
- Budget Analysts$73K
- Human Resources Specialists$69K
- Insurance Underwriters$69K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$63K
- Training and Development Specialists$62K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$59K
- Fundraisers$59K
Life, Physical, and Social Science9 jobs
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media14 jobs
- Technical Writers$90K
- Writers and Authors$79K
- Editors$79K
- Producers and Directors$74K
- Public Relations Specialists$70K
- Interior Designers$60K
- Graphic Designers$54K
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$54K
- Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners$54K
- Photographers$53K
- Interpreters and Translators$52K
- Audio and Video Technicians$48K
- Coaches and Scouts$45K
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$42K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair20 jobs
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$87K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$75K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$74K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$72K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$64K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$61K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$61K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$60K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$56K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$56K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$55K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$54K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$51K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$51K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$44K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$43K
- Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers$42K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$42K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$35K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$35K
Educational Instruction and Library33 jobs
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$97K
- Instructional Coordinators$89K
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$87K
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$81K
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$79K
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$73K
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$72K
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$70K
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary$70K
- Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$69K
- Archivists$69K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$69K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$69K
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$69K
- History Teachers, Postsecondary$68K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$66K
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$64K
- Curators$61K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$61K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$59K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$59K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$56K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$55K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$53K
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$48K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$43K
- Library Technicians$39K
- Tutors$35K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$31K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$26K
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$26K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$22K
Community and Social Service12 jobs
- Health Education Specialists$75K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$62K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$58K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$58K
- Healthcare Social Workers$56K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$56K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$54K
- Clergy$53K
- Marriage and Family Therapists$51K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$43K
- Community Health Workers$40K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$38K
Construction and Extraction16 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$67K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$67K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$56K
- Electricians$55K
- Sheet Metal Workers$55K
- Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$48K
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$48K
- Carpenters$47K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$46K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$44K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$42K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$41K
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$41K
- Construction Laborers$37K
- Helpers--Carpenters$37K
- Helpers--Electricians$37K
Protective Service12 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$87K
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$80K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$80K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$71K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$58K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$55K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$52K
- Private Detectives and Investigators$49K
- Firefighters$47K
- Security Guards$33K
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$25K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$24K
Production31 jobs
- Power Plant Operators$100K
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$79K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$73K
- Tool and Die Makers$61K
- Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$55K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$55K
- Machinists$54K
- Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders$52K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$51K
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$49K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$49K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$46K
- Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$46K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$45K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$45K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$45K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$44K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$44K
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$43K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$43K
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$41K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$41K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$39K
- Printing Press Operators$39K
- Helpers--Production Workers$38K
- Print Binding and Finishing Workers$38K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$38K
- Bakers$36K
- Sewing Machine Operators$34K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$28K
Office and Administrative Support35 jobs
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$70K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$65K
- Postal Service Clerks$63K
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$60K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$59K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$58K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$53K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$51K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$50K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$49K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$48K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$47K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$47K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$44K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$43K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$42K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$42K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$41K
- Bill and Account Collectors$41K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$41K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$41K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$40K
- Customer Service Representatives$40K
- Tellers$39K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$39K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$39K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$38K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$36K
- Data Entry Keyers$36K
- Office Clerks, General$35K
- Couriers and Messengers$33K
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$32K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$32K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$29K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$27K
Sales and Related13 jobs
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$88K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$81K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$75K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$74K
- Insurance Sales Agents$70K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$63K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$62K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$49K
- Advertising Sales Agents$48K
- Parts Salespersons$37K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$36K
- Retail Salespersons$33K
- Cashiers$28K
Transportation and Material Moving17 jobs
- Commercial Pilots$94K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$62K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$57K
- Crane and Tower Operators$49K
- Driver/Sales Workers$47K
- Light Truck Drivers$43K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$42K
- Machine Feeders and Offbearers$39K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$37K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$37K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$36K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$34K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$32K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$31K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$30K
- Parking Attendants$28K
- Bus Drivers, School$18K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry2 jobs
Healthcare Support10 jobs
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance7 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$56K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$44K
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners$43K
- Pest Control Workers$43K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$35K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$31K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$28K
Personal Care and Service14 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$47K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$43K
- Skincare Specialists$43K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$40K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$36K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$36K
- Tour and Travel Guides$32K
- Funeral Attendants$31K
- Animal Caretakers$30K
- Recreation Workers$30K
- Residential Advisors$28K
- Childcare Workers$26K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$25K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$23K
Food Preparation and Serving Related14 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$64K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$40K
- Cooks, Restaurant$33K
- Bartenders$31K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$29K
- Dishwashers$29K
- Food Preparation Workers$27K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$27K
- Cooks, Fast Food$27K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$26K
- Waiters and Waitresses$26K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$25K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$25K
- Cooks, Short Order$25K
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Salary in Montgomery: questions
What is a good salary in Montgomery?
Half of all workers in the Montgomery metro earn less than $44,950 and the average is $55,740. Earning more than $64,370 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Montgomery to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $62,571, because prices here are 10% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.7).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Montgomery?
Physicians, All Other ($265,740), Chief Executives ($186,270), Personal Financial Advisors ($163,400).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Montgomery, AL (33860), all occupations and 373 individual jobs. What a metro area includes.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). City occupational taxes (for example in Birmingham and Gadsden) are not included.
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