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Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in Alabama
- Auburn$100,980
- Birmingham$98,740
- Tuscaloosa$88,280
- Montgomery$72,450
- Mobile$70,410
- Huntsville$65,490
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn | $100,980 | $98,250 | $79,190 | $75,730 | 88 |
| Birmingham | $98,740 | $78,590 | $61,870 | $74,241 | 92 |
| Tuscaloosa | $88,280 | $75,340 | $60,670 | $67,291 | 88 |
| Montgomery | $72,450 | $63,080 | $59,000 | $56,772 | 90 |
| Mobile | $70,410 | $62,950 | $62,950 | $55,416 | 88 |
| Huntsville | $65,490 | $61,430 | $52,970 | $52,051 | 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 25-1066.
- 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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