Top Paying Jobs in Birmingham, AL
Birmingham, AL has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 66,450 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include General Internal Medicine Physicians ($334,100), Physicians, All Other ($237,040), Pediatricians, General ($189,650). The cost of living index is 91.64 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,266/month.
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Avg. median salary
91.64
Cost of living index
$1,266
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Highest paying careers in Birmingham
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $334K | $160.63/hr |
| 2 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $237K | $113.96/hr |
| 3 | Pediatricians, General | Healthcare | $190K | $91.18/hr |
| 4 | Nurse Anesthetists | Healthcare | $176K | $84.54/hr |
| 5 | Lawyers | Legal | $170K | $81.84/hr |
| 6 | Podiatrists | Healthcare | $170K | $81.62/hr |
| 7 | Chief Executives | Management | $167K | $80.33/hr |
| 8 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $167K | $80.13/hr |
| 9 | Optometrists | Healthcare | $163K | $78.31/hr |
| 10 | Compensation and Benefits Managers | Management | $157K | $75.34/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average-8.4% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,266/mo
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