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Architectural and Civil Drafters average salary by city in Alabama
- Huntsville$63,130
- Birmingham$59,480
- Mobile$58,170
- Montgomery$56,530
- Daphne$54,310
- Auburn$53,530
- Dothan$52,460
- Tuscaloosa$52,320
- Florence$50,770
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville | $63,130 | $60,170 | $52,260 | $50,258 | 93 |
| Birmingham | $59,480 | $57,510 | $47,790 | $47,486 | 92 |
| Mobile | $58,170 | $56,800 | $46,970 | $46,491 | 88 |
| Montgomery | $56,530 | $52,550 | $48,690 | $45,246 | 90 |
| Daphne | $54,310 | $52,260 | $43,290 | $43,559 | 95 |
| Auburn | $53,530 | $50,950 | $40,810 | $42,967 | 88 |
| Dothan | $52,460 | $49,260 | $41,060 | $42,154 | 84 |
| Tuscaloosa | $52,320 | $47,460 | $44,840 | $42,048 | 88 |
| Florence | $50,770 | $48,520 | $38,530 | $40,871 | 85 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; city occupational taxes (for example in Birmingham and Gadsden) are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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. SOC code 17-3011.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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