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Lawyers average salary by city in Alabama
- Birmingham$165,910
- Decatur$147,610
- Mobile$143,670
- Huntsville$143,250
- Montgomery$135,740
- Dothan$133,050
- Auburn$132,940
- Tuscaloosa$128,020
- Anniston$119,500
- Florence$115,590
- Daphne$114,230
- Gadsden$99,390
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | $165,910 | $170,230 | $100,270 | $118,038 | 92 |
| Decatur | $147,610 | $139,010 | $89,990 | $106,225 | 87 |
| Mobile | $143,670 | $130,490 | $79,690 | $103,682 | 88 |
| Huntsville | $143,250 | $133,220 | $79,990 | $103,411 | 93 |
| Montgomery | $135,740 | $125,290 | $91,790 | $98,563 | 90 |
| Dothan | $133,050 | $129,990 | $78,500 | $96,826 | 84 |
| Auburn | $132,940 | $100,560 | $74,570 | $96,755 | 88 |
| Tuscaloosa | $128,020 | $114,100 | $79,510 | $93,580 | 88 |
| Anniston | $119,500 | $113,210 | $76,560 | $88,036 | 86 |
| Florence | $115,590 | $98,850 | $71,820 | $85,438 | 85 |
| Daphne | $114,230 | $80,090 | $64,590 | $84,534 | 95 |
| Gadsden | $99,390 | $94,220 | $59,150 | $74,673 | 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 23-1011.
- 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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