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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Population
Highest paying careers in Birmingham
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay | Repair & Maintenance | $95K | $45.75/hr |
| 72 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | Public Safety | $95K | $45.57/hr |
| 73 | Environmental Engineers | Engineering | $94K | $45.35/hr |
| 74 | Computer Occupations, All Other | Technology | $94K | $45.35/hr |
| 75 | Data Scientists | Technology | $94K | $45.31/hr |
| 76 | Aerospace Engineers | Engineering | $93K | $44.91/hr |
| 77 | Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $92K | N/A |
| 78 | Financial and Investment Analysts | Business & Finance | $91K | $43.89/hr |
| 79 | Operations Research Analysts | Technology | $90K | $43.24/hr |
| 80 | Budget Analysts | Business & Finance | $89K | $42.57/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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