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.
$116K
Avg. median salary
93.07
Cost of living index
$1,310
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Huntsville
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $87K | $41.87/hr |
| 82 | Personal Financial Advisors | Business & Finance | $85K | $40.88/hr |
| 83 | Compliance Officers | Business & Finance | $85K | $40.86/hr |
| 84 | Nuclear Medicine Technologists | Healthcare | $83K | $40.09/hr |
| 85 | Biological Scientists, All Other | Science | $83K | $39.9/hr |
| 86 | Web Developers | Technology | $83K | $39.84/hr |
| 87 | Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | Science | $82K | $39.61/hr |
| 88 | Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | Business & Finance | $82K | $39.48/hr |
| 89 | Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | Healthcare | $81K | $39.07/hr |
| 90 | Atmospheric and Space Scientists | Science | $81K | $38.98/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Huntsville
Cost of living vs. national average-6.9% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,310/mo
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