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 $1,375/month.
$114K
Avg. median salary
91.64
Cost of living index
$1,375
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Birmingham
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $108K | $51.78/hr |
| 42 | Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | Engineering | $108K | $51.76/hr |
| 43 | Power Plant Operators | Production & Manufacturing | $107K | $51.44/hr |
| 44 | Veterinarians | Healthcare | $107K | $51.39/hr |
| 45 | Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $106K | N/A |
| 46 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $105K | $50.69/hr |
| 47 | Computer Programmers | Technology | $104K | $49.88/hr |
| 48 | Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers | Construction & Trades | $104K | $49.86/hr |
| 49 | Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $102K | $49.26/hr |
| 50 | Construction Managers | Management | $102K | $49.12/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Birmingham
Cost of living vs. national average-8.4% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,375/mo
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