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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Power Plant Operators | Production & Manufacturing | $107K | $51.48/hr |
| 22 | Financial Examiners | Business & Finance | $105K | $50.57/hr |
| 23 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $105K | $50.51/hr |
| 24 | Electrical Engineers | Engineering | $105K | $50.48/hr |
| 25 | Facilities Managers | Management | $103K | $49.42/hr |
| 26 | Veterinarians | Healthcare | $103K | $49.38/hr |
| 27 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $103K | $49.35/hr |
| 28 | Sales Managers | Management | $103K | $49.34/hr |
| 29 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $102K | $49.06/hr |
| 30 | Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $100K | $47.98/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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