Jobs in Alabama — Pay & Openings by City
207,370 professionals employed across 1 major Alabama metro areas (BLS OEWS May 2025). Average salary: $44,229/yr. Top hiring industry: Healthcare.
Last updated: 2026-07-23
Top Industries in Alabama
Healthcare, Retail, Manufacturing, Government, Education are the largest employment sectors in Alabama.
The highest-paying role statewide is typically Operations Manager.
Jobs in Alabama by City
Every metro below shows the average median pay and total employment across the 46 roles we track from BLS OEWS May 2025 data, plus links to the biggest role hubs by employment.
| City | Avg Median Pay | People Employed | Biggest Roles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | $44,229 | 207,370 | Registered Nurse jobs · Retail Sales Associate jobs · Administrative Assistant jobs |
This hub links 3 role hubs across 1 Alabama metros. Employment = BLS OEWS May 2025, not live openings.
Top-Paying Roles in Alabama
State averages across the Alabama metros above. Each linked guide breaks the number down city by city and links to live openings you can apply to.
| Role | Alabama Average Median |
|---|---|
| Operations Manager salary guide | $123,560 |
| Registered Nurse salary guide | $78,680 |
| Logistics Coordinator salary guide | $77,210 |
| Dental Hygienist salary guide | $61,730 |
| Warehouse Supervisor salary guide | $61,400 |
| Plumber salary guide | $60,090 |
| Sales Representative salary guide | $60,040 |
| Electrician salary guide | $56,630 |
| Diesel Mechanic salary guide | $55,040 |
| Truck Driver salary guide | $54,460 |
| Carpenter salary guide | $50,400 |
| Welder salary guide | $49,930 |
| HVAC Technician salary guide | $48,740 |
| Forklift Operator salary guide | $48,570 |
| Dispatcher salary guide | $48,110 |
15 of these roles have full salary guides. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.