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Cooks, Short Order average salary by city in Alabama
- Huntsville$26,010
- Birmingham$25,950
- Daphne$25,340
- Montgomery$24,660
- Auburn$24,580
- Tuscaloosa$24,460
- Dothan$24,440
- Florence$24,360
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville | $26,010 | $22,510 | $22,460 | $22,042 | 93 |
| Birmingham | $25,950 | $23,160 | $22,210 | $21,997 | 92 |
| Daphne | $25,340 | $22,330 | $21,380 | $21,522 | 95 |
| Montgomery | $24,660 | $21,840 | $21,180 | $20,992 | 90 |
| Auburn | $24,580 | $21,860 | $20,940 | $20,930 | 88 |
| Tuscaloosa | $24,460 | $22,110 | $21,180 | $20,837 | 88 |
| Dothan | $24,440 | $21,250 | $20,500 | $20,821 | 84 |
| Florence | $24,360 | $21,480 | $20,600 | $20,759 | 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 35-2015.
- 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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