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Cost Estimators average salary by city in Alabama
- Huntsville$83,140
- Birmingham$82,720
- Mobile$81,780
- Montgomery$78,170
- Decatur$75,590
- Tuscaloosa$74,920
- Anniston$73,040
- Auburn$72,760
- Florence$70,660
- Gadsden$70,580
- Daphne$68,630
- Dothan$64,890
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville | $83,140 | $78,670 | $60,450 | $63,875 | 93 |
| Birmingham | $82,720 | $79,330 | $57,210 | $63,596 | 92 |
| Mobile | $81,780 | $76,980 | $58,750 | $62,971 | 88 |
| Montgomery | $78,170 | $74,790 | $57,770 | $60,572 | 90 |
| Decatur | $75,590 | $73,650 | $57,260 | $58,858 | 87 |
| Tuscaloosa | $74,920 | $74,800 | $53,890 | $58,413 | 88 |
| Anniston | $73,040 | $68,080 | $47,070 | $57,164 | 86 |
| Auburn | $72,760 | $72,030 | $47,800 | $56,978 | 88 |
| Florence | $70,660 | $69,200 | $51,490 | $55,582 | 85 |
| Gadsden | $70,580 | $69,430 | $49,180 | $55,529 | 86 |
| Daphne | $68,630 | $65,670 | $46,640 | $54,233 | 95 |
| Dothan | $64,890 | $61,400 | $45,790 | $51,595 | 84 |
*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 13-1051.
- 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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