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Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance average salary by city in Alabama
- Auburn$55,920
- Decatur$53,920
- Birmingham$51,280
- Huntsville$51,190
- Anniston$50,780
- Montgomery$50,680
- Dothan$49,220
- Mobile$49,120
- Tuscaloosa$47,990
- Daphne$45,930
- Florence$43,680
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn | $55,920 | $48,690 | $43,760 | $44,782 | 88 |
| Decatur | $53,920 | $52,310 | $40,190 | $43,263 | 87 |
| Birmingham | $51,280 | $48,110 | $39,240 | $41,258 | 92 |
| Huntsville | $51,190 | $46,900 | $41,060 | $41,190 | 93 |
| Anniston | $50,780 | $51,580 | $41,890 | $40,878 | 86 |
| Montgomery | $50,680 | $48,790 | $39,470 | $40,802 | 90 |
| Dothan | $49,220 | $45,810 | $37,040 | $39,694 | 84 |
| Mobile | $49,120 | $45,140 | $39,110 | $39,618 | 88 |
| Tuscaloosa | $47,990 | $44,740 | $34,270 | $38,759 | 88 |
| Daphne | $45,930 | $41,450 | $37,770 | $37,195 | 95 |
| Florence | $43,680 | $39,040 | $35,480 | $35,486 | 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 43-5032.
- 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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