May 2025 OEWS estimates
Salaries in Birmingham, AL
Compare official BLS wage estimates for 53 selected occupations with publishable data in this metro area.
Dataset coverage
Occupations covered
53
Data release
May 2025
Median salary distribution across covered occupations
These values summarize the 53 selected occupations published on this site, not every occupation in Birmingham, AL.
- Lowest covered median
- $35,470
- Middle covered median
- $79,480
- Highest covered median
- $170,230
Highest-paying occupations in our BLS dataset
Annual median salary on a zero-based scale. This compares only the selected occupations published on this site, not every occupation in Birmingham, AL.
| Rank | Metro or occupation | Annual median |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Lawyer | $170,230 |
| #2 | Financial Manager | $153,930 |
| #3 | Computer and Information Systems Manager | $140,230 |
| #4 | Managers, All Other | $138,360 |
| #5 | Marketing Manager | $130,160 |
| #6 | Human Resources Manager | $127,080 |
| #7 | Software Developer | $125,410 |
| #8 | General and Operations Manager | $123,560 |
| #9 | Sales Manager | $119,740 |
| #10 | Information Security Analyst | $115,520 |
Largest occupations by estimated employment
BLS employment estimates for selected occupations where employment is published.
| Rank | Employment market | Estimated employment |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Registered Nurse | 17,850 |
| #2 | Customer Service Representative | 9,850 |
| #3 | Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | 9,170 |
| #4 | General and Operations Manager | 7,950 |
| #5 | Accountants and Auditor | 7,790 |
| #6 | Nursing Assistant | 6,380 |
| #7 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Product | 6,210 |
| #8 | Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk | 5,430 |
| #9 | Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 5,340 |
| #10 | Software Developer | 3,830 |