Auburn-Opelika, AL

Metro Area · BLS OEWS 2022

In Auburn-Opelika, AL, BLS OEWS tracks wages for 233 detailed occupations covering about 51,740 jobs. Across occupations, local pay runs 18.5% below the national median on average.

Highest-Paying Occupations (2022)

"vs National" compares this area's median for each occupation to the U.S. national median — a positive number means the area pays a premium for that role.

Highest-paying occupations in Auburn-Opelika, AL, BLS OEWS 2022.
Occupation Median Annual vs National Employment
Physicians, All Other $225,670 -4.4% 70
Business Teachers, Postsecondary $213,240 +213.5% 120
Public Relations Managers $134,170 -0.4% 40
Education Administrators, Postsecondary $132,470 +29.1% 290
Architectural and Engineering Managers $130,610 -21% 60
Pharmacists $130,150 -4.3% 190
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $129,520 +22.6% 180
Computer and Information Systems Managers $123,520 -27.1% 90
Financial Managers $118,770 +6% 120
Computer Network Architects $117,230 -9.7% 40
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary $108,050 +33.4% 70
Marketing Managers $107,220 -40.3% 40
Human Resources Managers $107,110 -21.4% 60
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary $103,320 +27.9% 50
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary $103,290 +25.7% 70
Education Teachers, Postsecondary $102,730 +40.3% 130
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary $102,230 +21.8% 140
Industrial Production Managers $100,330 -14.2% 80
Sales Managers $99,570 -26.3% 60
Veterinarians $99,520 -16.4% 80
History Teachers, Postsecondary $99,440 +21.1% 40
Nurse Practitioners $98,830 -21.7% 100
Construction Managers $98,460 -6.1% 250
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary $98,390 +14.7% 40
Electrical Engineers $96,580 -9.7% 60

Largest Occupations by Employment (2022)

Largest occupations by employment in Auburn-Opelika, AL, BLS OEWS 2022.
Occupation Employment Median Annual
Retail Salespersons 1,940 $26,620
Cashiers 1,930 $23,110
Stockers and Order Fillers 1,730 $33,000
Fast Food and Counter Workers 1,680 $22,570
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 1,380 $38,220
Waiters and Waitresses 1,370 $20,340
Customer Service Representatives 1,110 $30,110
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 1,100 $30,670
Registered Nurses 1,070 $59,810
General and Operations Managers 960 $94,740
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 950 $46,660
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 900 $34,850
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 890 $59,450
Office Clerks, General 860 $28,190
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 860 $26,350
Cooks, Restaurant 780 $28,900
Cooks, Fast Food 780 $23,020
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers 640 $38,810
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 620 $38,840
Food Preparation Workers 610 $22,830
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 600 $35,290
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 580 $42,560
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 580 $36,800
Accountants and Auditors 570 $63,780
Construction Laborers 570 $31,360
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