Median DOL Salary
$85,515
Total DOL Filings
2,562
Companies Hiring
610
Cost of Living Index
87.9
National avg = 100Location vs National
Montgomery, AL$85,515
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Montgomery, AL is 40.4% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Montgomery
Highest-Paying Occupations in Montgomery
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $249,600 | N/A | 9 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $200,000 | +141.5% | 16 |
| Pharmacists | $118,300 | -11.7% | 7 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $97,500 | +20.3% | 8 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $95,000 | +7.4% | 25 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $93,106 | -40.9% | 7 |
| General and Operations Managers | $83,000 | -21.9% | 5 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $80,288 | -30.5% | 7 |
| Physical Therapists | $79,300 | -18.3% | 16 |
| Sales Engineers | $77,767 | -13.4% | 6 |
| Management Analysts | $69,000 | -32.7% | 37 |
| Lawyers | $68,500 | -46.3% | 8 |
| Electrical Engineers | $68,000 | -41.3% | 33 |
| Industrial Engineers | $64,501 | -34.9% | 35 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $60,185 | -38.3% | 98 |
| Environmental Engineers | $60,000 | -40% | 5 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $59,600 | -24.1% | 9 |
| Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary | $58,500 | -24.2% | 6 |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $57,000 | -13% | 7 |
| Statisticians | $56,239 | -16.7% | 10 |
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 Montgomery, AL
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Montgomery, 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 | $249,600 | $283,959 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $200,000 | $227,531 |
| Pharmacists | $118,300 | $134,585 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $97,500 | $110,922 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $95,000 | $108,077 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Montgomery, AL stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Montgomery, 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.