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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Database Administrators | Technology | $102K | $48.96/hr |
| 52 | Credit Analysts | Business & Finance | $102K | $48.91/hr |
| 53 | Education Administrators, Postsecondary | Management | $101K | $48.59/hr |
| 54 | Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $101K | N/A |
| 55 | Project Management Specialists | Business & Finance | $101K | $48.47/hr |
| 56 | Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $101K | N/A |
| 57 | Medical and Health Services Managers | Management | $101K | $48.32/hr |
| 58 | Industrial Engineers | Engineering | $100K | $48.31/hr |
| 59 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | Management | $100K | N/A |
| 60 | Materials Engineers | Engineering | $100K | $47.97/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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