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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Nuclear Medicine Technologists | Healthcare | $83K | $39.72/hr |
| 62 | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | Science | $82K | $39.55/hr |
| 63 | Chemists | Science | $82K | $39.28/hr |
| 64 | Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians | Repair & Maintenance | $81K | $38.85/hr |
| 65 | Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | Engineering | $80K | $38.49/hr |
| 66 | Registered Nurses | Healthcare | $80K | $38.25/hr |
| 67 | Industrial Engineers | Engineering | $79K | $38.21/hr |
| 68 | Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $79K | N/A |
| 69 | Logisticians | Business & Finance | $79K | $37.88/hr |
| 70 | Operations Research Analysts | Technology | $78K | $37.7/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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