Top Paying Jobs in Mobile, AL
Mobile, AL has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 34,250 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Physicians, All Other ($375,250), Dentists, General ($207,010), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($176,620). The cost of living index is 88.1 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,139/month.
$102K
Avg. median salary
88.1
Cost of living index
$1,139
Median 2BR rent
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Population
Highest paying careers in Mobile
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Business Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $96K | N/A |
| 52 | Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | Business & Finance | $95K | $45.55/hr |
| 53 | Computer Systems Analysts | Technology | $94K | $45.36/hr |
| 54 | Physical Therapists | Healthcare | $94K | $45.33/hr |
| 55 | Construction Managers | Management | $94K | $45.22/hr |
| 56 | Business Operations Specialists, All Other | Business & Finance | $91K | $43.6/hr |
| 57 | Occupational Therapists | Healthcare | $91K | $43.57/hr |
| 58 | Database Administrators | Technology | $89K | $43.01/hr |
| 59 | Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | Technology | $88K | $42.27/hr |
| 60 | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | Science | $86K | $41.16/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Mobile
Cost of living vs. national average-11.9% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,139/mo
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