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.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Financial and Investment Analysts | Business & Finance | $85K | $41.03/hr |
| 62 | Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders | Production & Manufacturing | $85K | $40.74/hr |
| 63 | Data Scientists | Technology | $84K | $40.34/hr |
| 64 | Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $84K | N/A |
| 65 | Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $83K | N/A |
| 66 | Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians | Repair & Maintenance | $82K | $39.55/hr |
| 67 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | Sales | $81K | $39.1/hr |
| 68 | Budget Analysts | Business & Finance | $81K | $38.81/hr |
| 69 | Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $80K | N/A |
| 70 | Gas Plant Operators | Production & Manufacturing | $80K | $38.57/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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