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 $1,341/month.
$116K
Avg. median salary
93.07
Cost of living index
$1,341
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Huntsville
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | Engineering | $133K | $64.1/hr |
| 22 | Lawyers | Legal | $133K | $64.05/hr |
| 23 | Computer Network Architects | Technology | $132K | $63.66/hr |
| 24 | Operations Research Analysts | Technology | $132K | $63.46/hr |
| 25 | Aerospace Engineers | Engineering | $131K | $63.02/hr |
| 26 | Natural Sciences Managers | Management | $131K | $62.88/hr |
| 27 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $130K | $62.7/hr |
| 28 | Electrical Engineers | Engineering | $130K | $62.66/hr |
| 29 | Information Security Analysts | Technology | $130K | $62.66/hr |
| 30 | Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | Engineering | $128K | $61.64/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average-6.9% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,341/mo
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