Salary in Alabama

$22.3K

$46.6K

$97.8K

$50,830

/year

$24.44

/hour


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What do the most popular jobs in Alabama pay?

Of the jobs in Alabama with the most active job markets, we found at least 9 roles that pay more per year than the average salary in the state. The top examples of these jobs are Ecmo Specialist, Radiology Technologist, and Rn.

These popular jobs are paid between 21972(35.5%) and 21972(35.5%) more than the state average salary of $50,830.

The active job market and competitive salaries for these roles make them great career choices in Alabama.

Job Title

Annual Salary

Hourly Wage

Ecmo Specialist

$82,477

$39.65

Radiology Technologist

$86,284

$41.48

Rn

$79,642

$38.29

Remote Accountant

$59,652

$28.68

Ultrasound Technician

$89,073

$42.82

Hematology Oncology Nurse Practitioner

$118,098

$56.78

Election Poll Worker

$44,499

$21.39

School Teacher

$52,120

$25.06

Remote Rn

$63,432

$30.50

Remote Nurse

$72,802

$35.00


About Our Data

ZipRecruiter salary estimates, histograms, trends and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third party data sources.

Infographic salary detailing in Alabama as of August 2026. Shows a bar chart with salary percentiles ranging from $38,489 to $81,981 annually, with the Alabama average at $50,830 per year or $24.44 per hour. Includes a list of the top 10 highest paying cities in Alabama, with Sanford leading at $85,455 annually.