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Business Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in Alabama
- Auburn$132,470
- Tuscaloosa$129,820
- Birmingham$123,680
- Mobile$100,140
- Montgomery$80,610
- Huntsville$75,280
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn | $132,470 | $98,130 | $82,260 | $96,452 | 88 |
| Tuscaloosa | $129,820 | $100,530 | $81,340 | $94,742 | 88 |
| Birmingham | $123,680 | $125,940 | $78,240 | $90,778 | 92 |
| Mobile | $100,140 | $95,510 | $61,300 | $75,172 | 88 |
| Montgomery | $80,610 | $74,810 | $60,480 | $62,194 | 90 |
| Huntsville | $75,280 | $62,790 | $28,210 | $58,652 | 93 |
*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 25-1011.
- 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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