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Education Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in Alabama
- Auburn$81,540
- Tuscaloosa$73,960
- Birmingham$72,150
- Montgomery$69,960
- Mobile$65,010
- Huntsville$64,300
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn | $81,540 | $79,380 | $63,360 | $62,812 | 88 |
| Tuscaloosa | $73,960 | $61,320 | $61,320 | $57,775 | 88 |
| Birmingham | $72,150 | $74,600 | $59,210 | $56,572 | 92 |
| Montgomery | $69,960 | $60,490 | $50,180 | $55,117 | 90 |
| Mobile | $65,010 | $62,750 | $60,770 | $51,686 | 88 |
| Huntsville | $64,300 | $63,730 | $46,750 | $51,147 | 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 25-1081.
- 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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