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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Network and Computer Systems Administrators | Technology | $78K | $37.55/hr |
| 72 | Respiratory Therapists | Healthcare | $77K | $36.98/hr |
| 73 | Writers and Authors | Arts & Media | $77K | $36.88/hr |
| 74 | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | Production & Manufacturing | $77K | $36.83/hr |
| 75 | Historians | Science | $76K | $36.73/hr |
| 76 | First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | Sales | $76K | $36.55/hr |
| 77 | Editors | Arts & Media | $76K | $36.31/hr |
| 78 | Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment | Repair & Maintenance | $75K | $36.17/hr |
| 79 | Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists | Science | $75K | $36.16/hr |
| 80 | Accountants and Auditors | Business & Finance | $75K | $36.08/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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