Top Paying Jobs in Montgomery, AL
Montgomery, AL has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 31,330 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Physicians, All Other ($285,260), Architectural and Engineering Managers ($156,490), Chief Executives ($155,700). The cost of living index is 89.68 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,016/month.
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89.68
Cost of living index
$1,016
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Highest paying careers in Montgomery
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $285K | $137.14/hr |
| 2 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $156K | $75.24/hr |
| 3 | Chief Executives | Management | $156K | $74.86/hr |
| 4 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $137K | $65.68/hr |
| 5 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $135K | $64.81/hr |
| 6 | Computer Hardware Engineers | Engineering | $134K | $64.51/hr |
| 7 | Financial Managers | Management | $132K | $63.25/hr |
| 8 | Lawyers | Legal | $125K | $60.24/hr |
| 9 | Computer Network Architects | Technology | $124K | $59.67/hr |
| 10 | Purchasing Managers | Management | $121K | $58.29/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average-10.3% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,016/mo
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