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Packers and Packagers, Hand average salary by city in Alabama
- Decatur$38,290
- Montgomery$34,480
- Birmingham$34,220
- Huntsville$34,010
- Anniston$32,750
- Auburn$31,640
- Mobile$31,500
- Dothan$31,310
- Florence$30,910
- Tuscaloosa$30,690
- Gadsden$29,420
- Daphne$28,960
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur | $38,290 | $36,000 | $28,600 | $31,392 | 87 |
| Montgomery | $34,480 | $36,010 | $27,650 | $28,502 | 90 |
| Birmingham | $34,220 | $31,920 | $27,290 | $28,305 | 92 |
| Huntsville | $34,010 | $29,680 | $27,240 | $28,145 | 93 |
| Anniston | $32,750 | $26,190 | $23,670 | $27,192 | 86 |
| Auburn | $31,640 | $30,880 | $26,840 | $26,352 | 88 |
| Mobile | $31,500 | $29,830 | $23,580 | $26,245 | 88 |
| Dothan | $31,310 | $29,650 | $26,790 | $26,102 | 84 |
| Florence | $30,910 | $27,290 | $26,730 | $25,800 | 85 |
| Tuscaloosa | $30,690 | $27,440 | $25,160 | $25,633 | 88 |
| Gadsden | $29,420 | $29,190 | $23,980 | $24,672 | 86 |
| Daphne | $28,960 | $27,330 | $25,410 | $24,324 | 95 |
*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 53-7064.
- 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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