Audiologists pay range in Birmingham
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $67,280 a year or less, while the top 10% make $102,650 or more. The middle half of audiologists in Birmingham earn between $86,300 and $86,310.
- $67K10th
- $86K25th
- $86KMedian
- $86K75th
- $103K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $88,910 | $7,409 | $42.75 |
| Median | $86,300 | $7,192 | $41.49 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $86,300 | $7,192 | $41.49 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $86,310 | $7,192 | $41.50 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Audiologists pay in Birmingham vs. Alabama and the U.S.
Audiologists in Birmingham earn about the same as the Alabama average ($88,230) and 9% less than the U.S. average ($97,740). At the median the gap is -10% against the U.S. median of $95,780.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | $88,910 | $86,300 | $67,280 | $102,650 | n/a |
| Alabama | $88,230 | $86,300 | $50,530 | $104,610 | 190 |
| United States | $97,740 | $95,780 | $64,610 | $133,120 | 13,660 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Audiologists salary after taxes in Birmingham
On the average salary of $88,910, a single filer in Birmingham takes home about $67,709 a year, or $5,642 a month and $2,604 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross 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.
Is Birmingham a good place for audiologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Birmingham area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.6), so the average $88,910 buys what about $97,017 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Birmingham ($47,770). A typical home costs $262,556, or 3.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Audiologists salary in nearby metro areas
- Atlanta, GA$97,690
- Nashville, TN$94,680
- Memphis, TN$87,860
- Knoxville, TN$90,740
- Greenville, SC$84,660
- Asheville, NC$101,640
Highest-paying cities for audiologists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($132,330).
- San Jose, CA$132,330
- San Francisco, CA$128,740
- Sacramento, CA$127,820
- Seattle, WA$126,310
- Los Angeles, CA$125,960
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Audiologists salary in Birmingham: questions
How much do audiologists make an hour in Birmingham?
$42.75 an hour on average, and $41.49 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level audiologists salary in Birmingham?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $67,280 a year and the 25th percentile is $86,300, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the audiologists take-home pay in Birmingham?
About $67,709 a year ($5,642 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $88,910. City occupational taxes (for example in Birmingham and Gadsden) are not included.
Do audiologists earn more in Birmingham than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% less than the U.S. average for this job ($97,740).
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 29-1181; area Birmingham, AL (13820). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 8.8%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- 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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