Top Paying Jobs in Huntsville, AL
Huntsville, AL has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 75,110 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Physicians, All Other ($357,010), Nurse Anesthetists ($213,590), Chief Executives ($213,530). The cost of living index is 93.07 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,310/month.
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Avg. median salary
93.07
Cost of living index
$1,310
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Highest paying careers in Huntsville
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $357K | $171.64/hr |
| 2 | Nurse Anesthetists | Healthcare | $214K | $102.69/hr |
| 3 | Chief Executives | Management | $214K | $102.66/hr |
| 4 | Family Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $207K | $99.4/hr |
| 5 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $168K | $80.95/hr |
| 6 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $164K | $78.87/hr |
| 7 | Optometrists | Healthcare | $161K | $77.49/hr |
| 8 | Financial Managers | Management | $159K | $76.26/hr |
| 9 | Engineers, All Other | Engineering | $156K | $74.82/hr |
| 10 | Managers, All Other | Management | $154K | $74/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average-6.9% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,310/mo
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