Median DOL Salary
$93,567
Total DOL Filings
1,337
Companies Hiring
282
Cost of Living Index
87.9
National avg = 100Location vs National
Huntsville, AL$93,567
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Huntsville, AL is 53.6% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Huntsville
Highest-Paying Occupations in Huntsville
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $111,000 | +37% | 9 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $88,442 | -14.3% | 17 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $85,000 | -3.9% | 5 |
| Electrical Engineers | $84,385 | -27.2% | 7 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $81,901 | -16% | 17 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $81,689 | -1.4% | 15 |
| Marketing Managers | $78,427 | -30.6% | 6 |
| Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | $78,312 | -26.2% | 7 |
| Chemical Engineers | $77,750 | -25% | 6 |
| Industrial Engineers | $77,492 | -21.8% | 6 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $76,565 | -34.9% | 5 |
| Chemists | $76,136 | -20.7% | 22 |
| Veterinarians | $74,318 | -24.2% | 5 |
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | $73,694 | -8.2% | 5 |
| Management Analysts | $63,000 | -38.5% | 36 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $60,500 | -24.6% | 18 |
| Civil Engineers | $60,000 | -38.8% | 5 |
| Animal Scientists | $56,576 | N/A | 5 |
| Physicists | $55,202 | -51.9% | 6 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $54,403 | -42.5% | 6 |
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 Huntsville, AL
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Huntsville, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $111,000 | $126,280 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $88,442 | $100,617 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $85,000 | $96,701 |
| Electrical Engineers | $84,385 | $96,001 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $81,901 | $93,175 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Huntsville, AL stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Huntsville, AL
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.