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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Commercial Pilots | Transportation | $102K | N/A |
| 62 | Urban and Regional Planners | Science | $102K | $48.8/hr |
| 63 | Chemists | Science | $102K | $48.8/hr |
| 64 | Chemical Engineers | Engineering | $101K | $48.79/hr |
| 65 | Education Administrators, All Other | Management | $101K | $48.36/hr |
| 66 | Network and Computer Systems Administrators | Technology | $100K | $48.14/hr |
| 67 | Physical Therapists | Healthcare | $100K | $47.96/hr |
| 68 | Financial and Investment Analysts | Business & Finance | $99K | $47.79/hr |
| 69 | Medical and Health Services Managers | Management | $99K | $47.68/hr |
| 70 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | Public Safety | $99K | $47.64/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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