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Childcare Workers average salary by city in Alabama
- Huntsville$26,310
- Montgomery$25,790
- Birmingham$25,560
- Daphne$24,490
- Mobile$24,370
- Auburn$24,090
- Tuscaloosa$24,000
- Decatur$23,780
- Dothan$23,780
- Anniston$23,020
- Gadsden$22,040
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville | $26,310 | $23,110 | $22,010 | $22,276 | 93 |
| Montgomery | $25,790 | $22,720 | $21,880 | $21,872 | 90 |
| Birmingham | $25,560 | $23,070 | $21,940 | $21,693 | 92 |
| Daphne | $24,490 | $22,280 | $21,450 | $20,860 | 95 |
| Mobile | $24,370 | $22,350 | $21,480 | $20,767 | 88 |
| Auburn | $24,090 | $22,640 | $19,750 | $20,549 | 88 |
| Tuscaloosa | $24,000 | $22,040 | $20,650 | $20,478 | 88 |
| Decatur | $23,780 | $22,170 | $21,600 | $20,307 | 87 |
| Dothan | $23,780 | $21,910 | $20,640 | $20,307 | 84 |
| Anniston | $23,020 | $20,730 | $18,220 | $19,716 | 86 |
| Gadsden | $22,040 | $21,050 | $20,560 | $18,953 | 86 |
*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 39-9011.
- 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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