Median DOL Salary
$88,466
Total DOL Filings
5,782
Companies Hiring
1,146
Cost of Living Index
87.9
National avg = 100Location vs National
Birmingham, AL$88,466
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Birmingham, AL is 45.2% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Birmingham
Highest-Paying Occupations in Birmingham
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $291,200 | N/A | 7 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $156,000 | +88.4% | 366 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $131,000 | +61.7% | 7 |
| General and Operations Managers | $117,500 | +10.5% | 6 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $116,812 | -25.8% | 5 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $106,500 | -20.2% | 20 |
| Chemical Engineers | $96,000 | -7.4% | 5 |
| Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | $92,500 | N/A | 10 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $90,000 | +1.8% | 8 |
| Electrical Engineers | $80,000 | -31% | 38 |
| Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary | $79,222 | +2.6% | 6 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $77,083 | -0.2% | 5 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | $76,200 | -2.8% | 43 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $71,000 | -27.2% | 17 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $68,000 | -37.2% | 19 |
| Foresters | $67,773 | -4.6% | 7 |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $67,230 | +2.7% | 12 |
| Industrial Engineers | $66,105 | -33.3% | 12 |
| Civil Engineers | $66,000 | -32.7% | 22 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $65,000 | -31.3% | 31 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Alabama
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for Alabama.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians, Pathologists | $238,020 | 60 |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | $229,820 | 30 |
| Orthodontists | $222,010 | 130 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $204,570 | 80 |
| Pediatricians, General | $202,330 | 330 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $198,930 | 380 |
| Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $181,490 | N/A |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $179,160 | 1,410 |
| Chief Executives | $164,400 | 830 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $157,520 | 3,480 |
Salary Trend in Birmingham, AL
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Birmingham, AL has a cost of living index of 87.9, which is 12.1% less expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $113,766 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $291,200 | $331,286 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $156,000 | $177,474 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $131,000 | $149,033 |
| General and Operations Managers | $117,500 | $133,675 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $116,812 | $132,892 |
Compare to Other Cities
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.