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Paramedics average salary by city in Alabama
- Montgomery$54,070
- Decatur$52,940
- Birmingham$52,610
- Tuscaloosa$52,480
- Florence$49,100
- Anniston$47,880
- Mobile$46,470
- Dothan$42,920
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery | $54,070 | $59,090 | $46,610 | $43,377 | 90 |
| Decatur | $52,940 | $48,540 | $42,190 | $42,519 | 87 |
| Birmingham | $52,610 | $53,820 | $44,120 | $42,268 | 92 |
| Tuscaloosa | $52,480 | $50,310 | $45,060 | $42,170 | 88 |
| Florence | $49,100 | $46,080 | $41,820 | $39,602 | 85 |
| Anniston | $47,880 | $44,860 | $43,540 | $38,676 | 86 |
| Mobile | $46,470 | $39,840 | $39,840 | $37,605 | 88 |
| Dothan | $42,920 | $39,180 | $35,520 | $34,909 | 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 29-2043.
- 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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