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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Avg. median salary
89.68
Cost of living index
$1,016
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Montgomery
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | Speech-Language Pathologists | Healthcare | $71K | $34.05/hr |
| 92 | Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School | Education | $71K | N/A |
| 93 | Detectives and Criminal Investigators | Public Safety | $71K | $33.99/hr |
| 94 | Epidemiologists | Science | $71K | $33.99/hr |
| 95 | Compliance Officers | Business & Finance | $70K | $33.69/hr |
| 96 | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $70K | $33.63/hr |
| 97 | Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | Science | $69K | $33.1/hr |
| 98 | Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | Healthcare | $68K | $32.78/hr |
| 99 | First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | Public Safety | $68K | $32.53/hr |
| 100 | Web Developers | Technology | $67K | $32.16/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Montgomery
Cost of living vs. national average-10.3% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,016/mo
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