Salaries in Montgomery, AL metro area
Typical pay for 373 jobs in the Montgomery, AL metro area. The median for all workers is $44,950 a year ($21.61 an hour). Click a job for its full pay range.
Median pay, all jobs
$44,950
Median hourly
$21.61
Workers
165,550
vs U.S. median
-12%
Highest paying jobs in Montgomery, AL
| Job | Median salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $285,260 | 300 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $156,490 | 160 |
| Chief Executive | $155,700 | 70 |
| Pharmacist | $136,620 | 430 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $134,810 | 570 |
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $134,190 | 40 |
| Financial Manager | $131,570 | 650 |
| Lawyer | $125,290 | 960 |
| Computer Network Architect | $124,120 | 230 |
| Purchasing Manager | $121,250 | 110 |
| Industrial Production Manager | $119,990 | 190 |
| Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers | $119,430 | 50 |
| Managers, All Other | $116,170 | 370 |
| Information Security Analyst | $113,270 | 220 |
| Software Developer | $110,620 | 780 |
Most common jobs in Montgomery, AL
| Job | Workers | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 7,410 | $45,380 |
| Retail Salesperson | 4,720 | $29,650 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 4,060 | $40,260 |
| Registered Nurse | 3,990 | $79,570 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 3,780 | $34,370 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 3,510 | $37,370 |
| Cashier | 3,450 | $28,330 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 3,170 | $22,960 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 2,540 | $54,860 |
| Accountants and Auditors | 2,530 | $75,040 |
| Customer Service Representative | 2,500 | $36,960 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 2,300 | $26,360 |
| General and Operations Managers | 2,230 | $107,980 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | 2,130 | $27,650 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 2,120 | $30,450 |
Compare with statewide pay: salaries in Alabama.
All 373 jobs by category
Management Occupations (26)Business and Financial Operations Occupations (25)Computer and Mathematical Occupations (15)Architecture and Engineering Occupations (15)Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations (9)Community and Social Service Occupations (12)Legal Occupations (4)Educational Instruction and Library Occupations (33)Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations (14)Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations (29)Healthcare Support Occupations (10)Protective Service Occupations (12)Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations (14)Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations (7)Personal Care and Service Occupations (14)Sales and Related Occupations (13)Office and Administrative Support Occupations (35)Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations (2)Construction and Extraction Occupations (16)Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations (20)Production Occupations (31)Transportation and Material Moving Occupations (17)
Management Occupations
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
Computer and Mathematical Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Network Architect | $124,120 | $59.67 | 230 |
| Computer Network Support Specialist | $64,150 | $30.84 | 80 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $109,300 | $52.55 | 740 |
| Computer Programmer | $97,710 | $46.97 | 390 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $94,540 | $45.45 | 330 |
| Computer User Support Specialist | $49,940 | $24.01 | 720 |
| Data Scientist | $87,640 | $42.13 | 80 |
| Database Administrator | $95,370 | $45.85 | 490 |
| Information Security Analyst | $113,270 | $54.46 | 220 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $78,110 | $37.55 | 360 |
| Operations Research Analyst | $78,410 | $37.70 | 30 |
| Software Developer | $110,620 | $53.18 | 780 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $97,750 | $47.00 | 50 |
| Statistician | $65,720 | $31.59 | 50 |
| Web Developer | $66,900 | $32.16 | 90 |
Architecture and Engineering Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | $80,060 | $38.49 | 150 |
| Architectural and Civil Drafters | $52,550 | $25.26 | 80 |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $54,040 | $25.98 | 300 |
| Civil Engineer | $97,470 | $46.86 | 520 |
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $134,190 | $64.51 | 40 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $70,930 | $34.10 | 80 |
| Electrical Engineer | $104,990 | $50.48 | 200 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $96,280 | $46.29 | 60 |
| Environmental Engineer | $95,370 | $45.85 | 160 |
| Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $60,990 | $29.32 | 60 |
| Industrial Engineer | $79,480 | $38.21 | 540 |
| Mechanical Drafter | $50,420 | $24.24 | 30 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $94,570 | $45.46 | 330 |
| Surveying and Mapping Technicians | $45,650 | $21.95 | 90 |
| Surveyor | $71,210 | $34.24 | 40 |
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Technician | $51,910 | $24.96 | 70 |
| Chemist | $81,700 | $39.28 | 50 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $68,850 | $33.10 | 290 |
| Epidemiologist | $70,710 | $33.99 | 40 |
| Historian | $76,400 | $36.73 | 30 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | $82,260 | $39.55 | 160 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Technicians | $60,020 | $28.86 | 50 |
| Urban and Regional Planners | $61,050 | $29.35 | 150 |
| Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists | $75,210 | $36.16 | 40 |
Community and Social Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $50,240 | $24.16 | 620 |
| Clergy | $50,860 | $24.45 | 80 |
| Community Health Worker | $37,860 | $18.20 | 60 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | $56,840 | $27.33 | 360 |
| Health Education Specialist | $71,790 | $34.51 | 40 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $58,410 | $28.08 | 260 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $48,540 | $23.34 | 40 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $42,910 | $20.63 | 50 |
| Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | $59,560 | $28.64 | 160 |
| Rehabilitation Counselor | $55,050 | $26.47 | 80 |
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $35,150 | $16.90 | 280 |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors | $46,580 | $22.39 | 400 |
Legal Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers | $119,430 | $57.42 | 50 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $56,630 | $27.23 | 40 |
| Lawyer | $125,290 | $60.24 | 960 |
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | $48,350 | $23.25 | 790 |
Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audio and Video Technicians | $47,110 | $22.65 | 40 |
| Coaches and Scouts | $37,290 | — | 260 |
| Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners | $42,130 | $20.26 | 30 |
| Editor | $75,520 | $36.31 | 70 |
| Graphic Designer | $48,370 | $23.25 | 150 |
| Interior Designer | $61,060 | $29.35 | 70 |
| Interpreters and Translators | $45,670 | $21.96 | 30 |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers | $44,180 | $21.24 | 200 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | $45,900 | $22.07 | 60 |
| Photographer | $52,160 | $25.08 | 30 |
| Producers and Directors | $65,130 | $31.31 | 140 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $62,360 | $29.98 | 370 |
| Technical Writer | $87,270 | $41.96 | n/a |
| Writers and Authors | $76,710 | $36.88 | 30 |
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Healthcare Support Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Assistant | $38,260 | $18.39 | 280 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $47,940 | $23.05 | 60 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $26,660 | $12.82 | 1,790 |
| Massage Therapist | $58,750 | $28.24 | 70 |
| Medical Assistant | $35,810 | $17.22 | 750 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $36,920 | $17.75 | 180 |
| Nursing Assistant | $35,210 | $16.93 | 1,940 |
| Phlebotomist | $36,480 | $17.54 | 210 |
| Physical Therapist Aide | $26,800 | $12.89 | 50 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $60,910 | $29.29 | 170 |
Protective Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Correctional Officers and Jailers | $55,360 | $26.62 | 970 |
| Crossing Guards and Flaggers | $20,380 | $9.80 | 70 |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | $70,710 | $33.99 | 220 |
| Firefighter | $48,780 | $23.45 | 540 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | $84,270 | $40.51 | 120 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | $67,670 | $32.53 | 130 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $74,450 | $35.79 | 220 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers | $46,300 | $22.26 | 90 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $21,940 | $10.55 | 110 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $48,490 | $23.31 | 1,060 |
| Private Detectives and Investigators | $47,100 | $22.65 | 60 |
| Security Guard | $31,000 | $14.91 | 1,520 |
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bartender | $26,830 | $12.90 | 460 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $61,330 | $29.49 | 90 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $27,650 | $13.30 | 2,130 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $23,080 | $11.10 | 750 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $33,070 | $15.90 | 1,280 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $21,840 | $10.50 | n/a |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $22,500 | $10.82 | 280 |
| Dishwasher | $29,000 | $13.94 | 320 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $22,960 | $11.04 | 3,170 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | $36,780 | $17.68 | 1,520 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $27,420 | $13.18 | 1,470 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $28,860 | $13.88 | 190 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $26,740 | $12.85 | 400 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $26,360 | $12.67 | 2,300 |
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers | $41,620 | $20.01 | 200 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers | $51,610 | $24.81 | 120 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $30,450 | $14.64 | 2,120 |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | $35,650 | $17.14 | 760 |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $27,370 | $13.16 | 770 |
| Pest Control Worker | $37,990 | $18.26 | 120 |
| Tree Trimmers and Pruners | $40,860 | $19.64 | 60 |
Personal Care and Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $24,980 | $12.01 | 740 |
| Animal Caretaker | $27,410 | $13.18 | 260 |
| Childcare Worker | $22,720 | $10.92 | 660 |
| Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors | $45,220 | $21.74 | 320 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services | $39,920 | $19.19 | 160 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | $43,230 | $20.78 | 110 |
| Funeral Attendant | $29,590 | $14.23 | 40 |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $30,530 | $14.68 | 260 |
| Manicurists and Pedicurists | $35,060 | $16.86 | 80 |
| Recreation Worker | $22,740 | $10.93 | 370 |
| Residential Advisor | $27,780 | $13.36 | 270 |
| Skincare Specialist | $35,130 | $16.89 | 50 |
| Tour and Travel Guides | $32,820 | $15.78 | 50 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $21,430 | $10.31 | 130 |
Sales and Related Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advertising Sales Agent | $44,810 | $21.54 | 80 |
| Cashier | $28,330 | $13.62 | 3,450 |
| Counter and Rental Clerks | $34,630 | $16.65 | 680 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | $76,010 | $36.55 | 170 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | $45,480 | $21.86 | 1,750 |
| Insurance Sales Agent | $46,410 | $22.31 | n/a |
| Parts Salesperson | $34,220 | $16.45 | 480 |
| Real Estate Sales Agent | $61,690 | $29.66 | n/a |
| Retail Salesperson | $29,650 | $14.26 | 4,720 |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel | $51,490 | $24.75 | 830 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | $63,020 | $30.30 | 1,240 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | $74,360 | $35.75 | 140 |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | $47,640 | $22.91 | 230 |
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals | $45,700 | $21.97 | 80 |
| Logging Equipment Operator | $46,690 | $22.45 | 60 |
Construction and Extraction Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenter | $47,360 | $22.77 | 300 |
| Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers | $44,240 | $21.27 | 130 |
| Construction and Building Inspectors | $62,350 | $29.97 | 100 |
| Construction Laborer | $36,630 | $17.61 | 1,040 |
| Electrician | $49,910 | $23.99 | 760 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | $61,740 | $29.68 | 790 |
| Helpers--Carpenters | $37,130 | $17.85 | 30 |
| Helpers--Electricians | $35,920 | $17.27 | 220 |
| Highway Maintenance Worker | $39,300 | $18.90 | 150 |
| Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall | $49,610 | $23.85 | 70 |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | $44,860 | $21.57 | 580 |
| Painters, Construction and Maintenance | $40,600 | $19.52 | 60 |
| Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators | $40,000 | $19.23 | 60 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $57,960 | $27.87 | 340 |
| Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners | $47,490 | $22.83 | 40 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $51,230 | $24.63 | 80 |
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
Production Occupations
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants | $29,410 | $14.14 | 180 |
| Bus Drivers, School | $17,490 | $8.41 | 470 |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | $28,750 | $13.82 | 420 |
| Commercial Pilot | $91,120 | — | 60 |
| Crane and Tower Operators | $44,480 | $21.39 | 40 |
| Driver/Sales Worker | $46,300 | $22.26 | 360 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors | $57,110 | $27.46 | 1,050 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $54,860 | $26.37 | 2,540 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | $41,080 | $19.75 | 1,130 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | $37,370 | $17.96 | 3,510 |
| Light Truck Driver | $36,770 | $17.68 | 990 |
| Machine Feeders and Offbearers | $37,890 | $18.22 | 250 |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | $36,010 | $17.31 | 550 |
| Parking Attendant | $29,780 | $14.32 | 90 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors | $37,630 | $18.09 | 280 |
| Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | $30,820 | $14.82 | 200 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | $34,370 | $16.52 | 3,780 |