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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Population
Highest paying careers in Huntsville
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | Engineering | $97K | $46.4/hr |
| 72 | Technical Writers | Arts & Media | $96K | $46.38/hr |
| 73 | Construction Managers | Management | $96K | $46.17/hr |
| 74 | Buyers and Purchasing Agents | Business & Finance | $95K | $45.67/hr |
| 75 | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | Science | $95K | $45.47/hr |
| 76 | Occupational Therapists | Healthcare | $94K | $45.01/hr |
| 77 | First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | Public Safety | $93K | $44.75/hr |
| 78 | Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | Engineering | $92K | $44.42/hr |
| 79 | Detectives and Criminal Investigators | Public Safety | $91K | $43.86/hr |
| 80 | Administrative Services Managers | Management | $90K | $43.3/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Huntsville
Cost of living vs. national average-6.9% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,341/mo
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