Montgomery, AL
Metro Area · BLS OEWS 2022
In Montgomery, AL, BLS OEWS tracks wages for 372 detailed occupations covering about 141,970 jobs. Across occupations, local pay runs 19.4% 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.
| Occupation | Median Annual | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $230,800 | -2.2% | 380 |
| Dentists, General | $194,850 | +17.2% | 100 |
| Chief Executives | $161,960 | +86.4% | 40 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $130,980 | -20.8% | 120 |
| Pharmacists | $129,020 | -5.2% | 480 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $122,680 | -11.2% | 30 |
| Engineers, All Other | $120,730 | +7.8% | 50 |
| Financial Managers | $117,740 | +5.1% | 540 |
| Optometrists | $113,920 | -13.6% | 40 |
| Facilities Managers | $113,240 | +10.7% | 50 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $112,940 | -33.4% | 370 |
| Marketing Managers | $112,320 | -37.4% | 100 |
| Power Plant Operators | $111,840 | +15.3% | 50 |
| Lawyers | $110,950 | -23.9% | 1,010 |
| Education Administrators, All Other | $104,750 | +18.4% | 450 |
| Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | $104,650 | +22.5% | 160 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $104,390 | -10.8% | 200 |
| Purchasing Managers | $103,040 | -24.4% | 80 |
| Sales Managers | $100,060 | -26% | 240 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $99,700 | -21% | 250 |
| Physical Therapists | $99,430 | -0.3% | 130 |
| Human Resources Managers | $98,280 | -27.9% | 170 |
| Computer Network Architects | $98,080 | -24.5% | 270 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $97,860 | -8.1% | 40 |
| Veterinarians | $97,290 | -18.3% | 110 |