Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area
Nonmetropolitan Area · BLS OEWS 2023
In Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area, BLS OEWS tracks wages for 331 detailed occupations covering about 132,230 jobs. Across occupations, local pay runs 19.8% below the national median on average.
Highest-Paying Occupations (2023)
"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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Medicine Physicians | $186,270 | +13.1% | 70 |
| Dentists, General | $135,200 | -18.7% | 50 |
| Pharmacists | $131,400 | -3.4% | 340 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $129,140 | -23.8% | 120 |
| Chief Executives | $124,240 | +43% | 60 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $123,610 | -25.3% | 110 |
| Facilities Managers | $118,420 | +15.7% | 40 |
| Financial Managers | $114,850 | +2.5% | 230 |
| Marketing Managers | $112,440 | -37.3% | 40 |
| Sales Managers | $109,330 | -19.1% | 170 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $105,020 | -16.8% | 250 |
| Commercial Pilots | $103,250 | -8.7% | 30 |
| Purchasing Managers | $102,450 | -24.9% | 70 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $100,290 | -14.3% | 380 |
| Veterinarians | $99,900 | -16.1% | 60 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $99,810 | +0.6% | 50 |
| Software Developers | $99,690 | -40.2% | 180 |
| Lawyers | $99,120 | -32% | 200 |
| Human Resources Managers | $96,550 | -29.2% | 110 |
| General and Operations Managers | $96,400 | -4.8% | 1,900 |
| Electrical Engineers | $96,080 | -10.2% | 110 |
| Construction Managers | $96,050 | -8.4% | 260 |
| Chemical Engineers | $95,840 | -14.5% | 70 |
| Physical Therapists | $94,290 | -5.4% | 150 |
| Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | $94,000 | -9.3% | 30 |