Local career market · BLS OEWS May 2025 · Huntsville, AL
Careers in Huntsville, AL: pay and employment for 292 occupations.
BLS reports occupational wages for the Huntsville, AL metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 26620), which includes Huntsville and surrounding communities. Figures describe that whole area, not Huntsville city limits.
Quick answer
In the Huntsville, AL metropolitan area (CBSA 26620), BLS OEWS counted 266,650 jobs in May 2025, with a median annual wage of $51,740 across all occupations. Among occupations whose local estimate meets the reliability rule, the highest medians are Architectural and Engineering Managers ($168,380), IT Manager ($164,060), Financial Manager ($158,620). The largest occupations are Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators (7,570), Software Engineer (7,030), Sales Associate (7,030).
Data Separately, BEA puts 2024 price levels across the Huntsville, AL metropolitan area at 93.1 (U.S. = 100): prices for the average consumer are about 7% below the national level. That is context, not an adjusted salary.
At a glance
Highest-paying, largest and no-degree careers
Data Rankings use only occupations whose local estimate passes the reliability rule (500+ jobs, employment PRSE ≤ 20%, mean-wage PRSE ≤ 10%, non-degenerate distribution).
Highest-paying
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$168,380 median · 1,630 employed
- IT Manager$164,060 median · 2,250 employed
- Financial Manager$158,620 median · 890 employed
- Engineers, All Other$155,630 median · 3,110 employed
- Managers, All Other$153,920 median · 570 employed
- Purchasing Manager$146,970 median · 520 employed
- Computer Hardware Engineer$142,670 median · 560 employed
- Pharmacist$136,840 median · 600 employed
- Operations Manager$136,340 median · 4,050 employed
- Sales Manager$134,690 median · 660 employed
Largest occupations
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators7,570 employed · $46,390 median
- Software Engineer7,030 employed · $128,080 median
- Sales Associate7,030 employed · $33,120 median
- Registered Nurse6,800 employed · $77,090 median
- Stocker5,330 employed · $34,620 median
- Fast Food and Counter Workers5,030 employed · $27,180 median
- Aerospace Engineer4,880 employed · $131,090 median
- Administrative Assistant4,700 employed · $46,090 median
- Material Handler4,370 employed · $39,500 median
- Cashier4,320 employed · $29,860 median
Highest-paying without a bachelor's degree
BLS typical entry-level education (national).
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$75,610 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$68,010 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Food Service Manager$66,240 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$65,070 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Police Officer$64,550 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$64,460 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$63,370 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Office Manager$62,950 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$62,650 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Machinist$62,490 median · High school diploma or equivalent
Salary pages
Detailed pay for popular careers in Huntsville, AL
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All 292 occupations
Data Occupations with 100+ jobs in the metro. Outlook is the BLS national projection; BLS publishes no metro projections in this dataset.
| Occupation | Mean (metro) | Typical entry education | U.S. outlook 2025–35 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and FabricatorsSOC 51-2090 · Huntsville, AL | $46,390U.S. $44,650 | $43,110 | 7,570 | n/a | n/a |
| Software EngineerSOC 15-1252 · Huntsville, AL | $128,080U.S. $135,980 | $127,280 | 7,030 | Bachelor's degree | +10.2% |
| Sales AssociateSOC 41-2031 · Huntsville, AL | $33,120U.S. $35,410 | $34,900 | 7,030 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| Registered NurseSOC 29-1141 · Huntsville, AL | $77,090U.S. $97,550 | $75,210 | 6,800 | Bachelor's degree | +5.6% |
| StockerSOC 53-7065 · Huntsville, AL | $34,620U.S. $37,330 | $36,990 | 5,330 | No formal educational credential | +8.9% |
| Fast Food and Counter WorkersSOC 35-3023 · Huntsville, AL | $27,180U.S. $31,200 | $27,030 | 5,030 | No formal educational credential | +5.8% |
| Aerospace EngineerSOC 17-2011 · Huntsville, AL | $131,090U.S. $134,960 | $135,660 | 4,880 | Bachelor's degree | +8.3% |
| Administrative AssistantSOC 43-6014 · Huntsville, AL | $46,090U.S. $47,540 | $46,410 | 4,700 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| Material HandlerSOC 53-7062 · Huntsville, AL | $39,500U.S. $40,240 | $41,440 | 4,370 | No formal educational credential | +1.8% |
| CashierSOC 41-2011 · Huntsville, AL | $29,860U.S. $32,880 | $29,660 | 4,320 | No formal educational credential | -6.5% |
| Operations ManagerSOC 11-1021 · Huntsville, AL | $136,340U.S. $105,770 | $155,960 | 4,050 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| Customer Service RepresentativeSOC 43-4051 · Huntsville, AL | $38,400U.S. $44,770 | $42,010 | 3,340 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.3% |
| ServerSOC 35-3031 · Huntsville, AL | $27,990U.S. $35,230 | $28,330 | 3,290 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| Engineers, All OtherSOC 17-2199 · Huntsville, AL | $155,630U.S. $122,930 | $150,490 | 3,110 | Bachelor's degree | +3.7% |
| Business Operations Specialists, All OtherSOC 13-1199 · Huntsville, AL | $124,950U.S. $83,050 | $126,540 | 3,100 | Bachelor's degree | +3.9% |
| AccountantSOC 13-2011 · Huntsville, AL | $79,220U.S. $83,680 | $88,300 | 3,010 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| Cooks, Fast FoodSOC 35-2011 · Huntsville, AL | $29,310U.S. $30,890 | $29,870 | 2,950 | No formal educational credential | +0.6% |
| JanitorSOC 37-2011 · Huntsville, AL | $33,600U.S. $36,840 | $33,710 | 2,850 | No formal educational credential | +2.2% |
| LogisticianSOC 13-1081 · Huntsville, AL | $117,060U.S. $82,320 | $114,710 | 2,780 | Bachelor's degree | +17.6% |
| Buyers and Purchasing AgentsSOC 13-1020 · Huntsville, AL | $94,990U.S. $77,710 | $98,080 | 2,740 | n/a | n/a |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating WorkersSOC 51-1011 · Huntsville, AL | $68,010U.S. $74,450 | $77,930 | 2,670 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.8% |
| CNASOC 31-1131 · Huntsville, AL | $35,210U.S. $42,260 | $33,950 | 2,660 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +2.6% |
| Computer Systems AnalystSOC 15-1211 · Huntsville, AL | $107,350U.S. $105,850 | $119,250 | 2,610 | Bachelor's degree | +7.9% |
| Truck DriverSOC 53-3032 · Huntsville, AL | $56,690U.S. $58,640 | $58,190 | 2,570 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.8% |
| Store ManagerSOC 41-1011 · Huntsville, AL | $47,430U.S. $48,520 | $51,910 | 2,490 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.7% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving WorkersSOC 35-1012 · Huntsville, AL | $39,130U.S. $44,080 | $42,920 | 2,300 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.4% |
| IT ManagerSOC 11-3021 · Huntsville, AL | $164,060U.S. $175,140 | $160,210 | 2,250 | Bachelor's degree | +15.8% |
| Electrical EngineerSOC 17-2071 · Huntsville, AL | $130,330U.S. $120,630 | $137,860 | 2,190 | Bachelor's degree | +9.9% |
| Mechanical EngineerSOC 17-2141 · Huntsville, AL | $102,450U.S. $104,110 | $115,110 | 2,150 | Bachelor's degree | +11.2% |
| Office ManagerSOC 43-1011 · Huntsville, AL | $62,950U.S. $69,500 | $68,330 | 2,030 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.1% |
| Home Health and Personal Care AidesSOC 31-1120 · Huntsville, AL | $29,520U.S. $35,800 | $29,690 | 2,020 | n/a | n/a |
| Elementary School TeacherSOC 25-2021 · Huntsville, AL | $62,250U.S. $63,970 | $61,750 | 1,990 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific ProductsSOC 41-4012 · Huntsville, AL | $65,070U.S. $72,080 | $77,500 | 1,950 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| Cyber Security AnalystSOC 15-1212 · Huntsville, AL | $130,330U.S. $129,180 | $125,400 | 1,840 | Bachelor's degree | +21.0% |
| BookkeeperSOC 43-3031 · Huntsville, AL | $47,130U.S. $50,670 | $48,270 | 1,830 | Some college, no degree | -5.6% |
| Industrial EngineerSOC 17-2112 · Huntsville, AL | $106,110U.S. $102,440 | $115,380 | 1,820 | Bachelor's degree | +12.4% |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and TravelSOC 41-3091 · Huntsville, AL | $64,460U.S. $69,990 | $77,960 | 1,810 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.7% |
| WelderSOC 51-4121 · Huntsville, AL | $44,020U.S. $53,750 | $46,140 | 1,810 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.4% |
| Line CookSOC 35-2014 · Huntsville, AL | $35,520U.S. $37,390 | $34,970 | 1,800 | No formal educational credential | +12.1% |
| Medical SecretarySOC 43-6013 · Huntsville, AL | $37,680U.S. $45,930 | $41,280 | 1,800 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.8% |
| Medical AssistantSOC 31-9092 · Huntsville, AL | $36,920U.S. $45,690 | $37,940 | 1,720 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +12.9% |
| Management ConsultantSOC 13-1111 · Huntsville, AL | $121,970U.S. $101,860 | $122,850 | 1,710 | Bachelor's degree | +10.1% |
| Construction WorkerSOC 47-2061 · Huntsville, AL | $37,510U.S. $47,120 | $37,770 | 1,670 | No formal educational credential | +7.3% |
| Network EngineerSOC 15-1241 · Huntsville, AL | $132,410U.S. $134,050 | $134,530 | 1,660 | Bachelor's degree | +7.7% |
| InspectorSOC 51-9061 · Huntsville, AL | $47,950U.S. $48,570 | $50,130 | 1,640 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Architectural and Engineering ManagersSOC 11-9041 · Huntsville, AL | $168,380U.S. $171,270 | $171,860 | 1,630 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| RecruiterSOC 13-1071 · Huntsville, AL | $78,780U.S. $75,940 | $84,050 | 1,630 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Delivery DriverSOC 53-3033 · Huntsville, AL | $42,800U.S. $44,860 | $47,660 | 1,610 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.3% |
| Security GuardSOC 33-9032 · Huntsville, AL | $36,210U.S. $38,020 | $39,160 | 1,600 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.9% |
| High School TeacherSOC 25-2031 · Huntsville, AL | $64,220U.S. $72,040 | $67,000 | 1,580 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| LandscaperSOC 37-3011 · Huntsville, AL | $37,510U.S. $39,150 | $40,080 | 1,550 | No formal educational credential | +4.7% |
| Maintenance TechnicianSOC 49-9071 · Huntsville, AL | $46,430U.S. $49,590 | $48,310 | 1,540 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| Industrial Machinery MechanicsSOC 49-9041 · Huntsville, AL | $63,370U.S. $64,520 | $65,270 | 1,490 | High school diploma or equivalent | +17.8% |
| ReceptionistSOC 43-4171 · Huntsville, AL | $35,060U.S. $38,010 | $33,670 | 1,470 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.7% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction WorkersSOC 47-1011 · Huntsville, AL | $62,650U.S. $79,920 | $67,750 | 1,330 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.0% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling SupervisorsSOC 53-1047 · Huntsville, AL | $59,120U.S. $62,890 | $62,500 | 1,300 | n/a | n/a |
| Forklift OperatorSOC 53-7051 · Huntsville, AL | $45,200U.S. $46,420 | $47,690 | 1,290 | No formal educational credential | +1.5% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and RepairersSOC 49-1011 · Huntsville, AL | $75,610U.S. $79,860 | $78,430 | 1,200 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| School Bus DriverSOC 53-3051 · Huntsville, AL | $18,750U.S. $47,920 | $22,930 | 1,170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.7% |
| System AdministratorSOC 15-1244 · Huntsville, AL | $100,120U.S. $99,130 | $103,190 | 1,160 | Bachelor's degree | -4.1% |
| IT Support SpecialistSOC 15-1232 · Huntsville, AL | $49,740U.S. $61,860 | $54,420 | 1,150 | Some college, no degree | -3.5% |
| Heavy Equipment OperatorSOC 47-2073 · Huntsville, AL | $49,110U.S. $59,850 | $52,300 | 1,100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.6% |
| Office Clerks, GeneralSOC 43-9061 · Huntsville, AL | $31,750U.S. $45,010 | $35,000 | 1,050 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| ElectricianSOC 47-2111 · Huntsville, AL | $58,500U.S. $63,190 | $59,090 | 1,030 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.2% |
| Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and FinishersSOC 51-2028 · Huntsville, AL | $38,210U.S. $45,850 | $42,070 | 1,030 | n/a | n/a |
| Hospital AdministratorSOC 11-9111 · Huntsville, AL | $99,170U.S. $123,860 | $101,190 | 1,020 | Bachelor's degree | +24.2% |
| Civil EngineerSOC 17-2051 · Huntsville, AL | $105,760U.S. $100,840 | $121,840 | 1,010 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| LPNSOC 29-2061 · Huntsville, AL | $59,860U.S. $64,400 | $56,330 | 990 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.0% |
| Police OfficerSOC 33-3051 · Huntsville, AL | $64,550U.S. $76,210 | $63,630 | 980 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Counter and Rental ClerksSOC 41-2021 · Huntsville, AL | $36,710U.S. $41,300 | $39,170 | 970 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Marketing SpecialistSOC 13-1161 · Huntsville, AL | $59,230U.S. $78,760 | $72,650 | 960 | Bachelor's degree | +7.0% |
| Amusement and Recreation AttendantsSOC 39-3091 · Huntsville, AL | $24,010U.S. $32,150 | $25,930 | 960 | No formal educational credential | +3.7% |
| MechanicSOC 49-3023 · Huntsville, AL | $46,840U.S. $50,620 | $53,960 | 940 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.0% |
| Financial ManagerSOC 11-3031 · Huntsville, AL | $158,620U.S. $166,570 | $171,200 | 890 | Bachelor's degree | +9.7% |
| Computer Occupations, All OtherSOC 15-1299 · Huntsville, AL | $120,450U.S. $116,580 | $117,930 | 890 | Bachelor's degree | +5.1% |
| Electronics EngineerSOC 17-2072 · Huntsville, AL | $133,330U.S. $130,220 | $136,760 | 890 | Bachelor's degree | +3.7% |
| Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4072 · Huntsville, AL | $43,630U.S. $44,350 | $44,900 | 880 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| Pharmacy TechnicianSOC 29-2052 · Huntsville, AL | $43,910U.S. $45,750 | $43,100 | 860 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.4% |
| HousekeeperSOC 37-2012 · Huntsville, AL | $28,530U.S. $35,510 | $28,460 | 860 | No formal educational credential | +0.6% |
| Project ManagerSOC 13-1082 · Huntsville, AL | $112,130U.S. $102,320 | $121,640 | 850 | Bachelor's degree | +6.7% |
| QA TesterSOC 15-1253 · Huntsville, AL | $105,610U.S. $104,300 | $116,140 | 850 | Bachelor's degree | +5.7% |
| BartenderSOC 35-3011 · Huntsville, AL | $28,210U.S. $34,340 | $32,440 | 850 | No formal educational credential | +5.0% |
| Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory ClerksSOC 43-5071 · Huntsville, AL | $43,010U.S. $45,260 | $43,900 | 850 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.6% |
| Teaching Assistants, Except PostsecondarySOC 25-9045 · Huntsville, AL | $26,110U.S. $36,780 | $27,030 | 840 | n/a | n/a |
| Nurse PractitionerSOC 29-1171 · Huntsville, AL | $103,900U.S. $132,300 | $111,310 | 830 | Master's degree | +41.0% |
| Substitute TeacherSOC 25-3031 · Huntsville, AL | $25,340U.S. $41,670 | $22,750 | 820 | Bachelor's degree | +2.0% |
| Cooks, Institution and CafeteriaSOC 35-2012 · Huntsville, AL | $28,110U.S. $37,450 | $29,130 | 800 | No formal educational credential | +2.8% |
| PlumberSOC 47-2152 · Huntsville, AL | $57,020U.S. $63,800 | $58,480 | 790 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.8% |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and EquipmentSOC 53-7061 · Huntsville, AL | $27,680U.S. $35,830 | $30,600 | 790 | No formal educational credential | +3.9% |
| Construction ManagerSOC 11-9021 · Huntsville, AL | $96,030U.S. $114,990 | $102,820 | 770 | Bachelor's degree | +9.1% |
| HVAC TechnicianSOC 49-9021 · Huntsville, AL | $49,940U.S. $61,010 | $53,820 | 770 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +10.9% |
| Middle School TeacherSOC 25-2022 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,140U.S. $64,370 | $63,050 | 760 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| LawyerSOC 23-1011 · Huntsville, AL | $133,220U.S. $159,670 | $143,250 | 730 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.7% |
| Teaching Assistants, PostsecondarySOC 25-9044 · Huntsville, AL | $25,930U.S. $42,910 | $27,520 | 720 | Bachelor's degree | +2.7% |
| Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9124 · Huntsville, AL | $44,210U.S. $48,250 | $46,470 | 720 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| HostSOC 35-9031 · Huntsville, AL | $28,160U.S. $31,200 | $27,630 | 710 | No formal educational credential | +3.4% |
| Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4031 · Huntsville, AL | $48,000U.S. $46,330 | $46,380 | 680 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.5% |
| MachinistSOC 51-4041 · Huntsville, AL | $62,490U.S. $58,750 | $62,750 | 670 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.0% |
| Sales ManagerSOC 11-2022 · Huntsville, AL | $134,690U.S. $148,270 | $151,070 | 660 | Bachelor's degree | +4.5% |
| Bank TellerSOC 43-3071 · Huntsville, AL | $39,210U.S. $43,030 | $40,240 | 660 | High school diploma or equivalent | -13.2% |
| Packers and Packagers, HandSOC 53-7064 · Huntsville, AL | $29,680U.S. $36,280 | $34,010 | 660 | No formal educational credential | -5.0% |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3023 · Huntsville, AL | $68,690U.S. $78,190 | $72,750 | 650 | Associate's degree | +2.4% |
| Mail CarrierSOC 43-5052 · Huntsville, AL | $57,470U.S. $60,550 | $58,700 | 640 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and TechniciansSOC 29-2010 · Huntsville, AL | $47,490U.S. $62,930 | $51,580 | 630 | n/a | n/a |
| Financial AnalystSOC 13-2051 · Huntsville, AL | $99,400U.S. $102,740 | $107,810 | 620 | Bachelor's degree | +7.2% |
| Data ScientistSOC 15-2051 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $111,810U.S. $120,230 | $115,800 | 620 | Bachelor's degree | +34.6% |
| PharmacistSOC 29-1051 · Huntsville, AL | $136,840U.S. $140,910 | $137,100 | 600 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.2% |
| Managers, All OtherSOC 11-9199 · Huntsville, AL | $153,920U.S. $141,900 | $159,490 | 570 | Bachelor's degree | +4.9% |
| Training SpecialistSOC 13-1151 · Huntsville, AL | $76,360U.S. $69,280 | $78,390 | 570 | Bachelor's degree | +10.8% |
| Parts SalespersonsSOC 41-2022 · Huntsville, AL | $36,800U.S. $38,630 | $40,900 | 570 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Food Service ManagerSOC 11-9051 · Huntsville, AL | $66,240U.S. $69,390 | $71,670 | 560 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| Computer Hardware EngineerSOC 17-2061 · Huntsville, AL | $142,670U.S. $161,740 | $140,060 | 560 | Bachelor's degree | +9.1% |
| CosmetologistSOC 39-5012 · Huntsville, AL | $29,150U.S. $35,790 | $33,040 | 550 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.7% |
| FirefighterSOC 33-2011 · Huntsville, AL | $48,010U.S. $59,280 | $51,780 | 530 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.7% |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales AgentsSOC 41-3031 · Huntsville, AL | $49,180U.S. $78,660 | $77,740 | 530 | Bachelor's degree | +1.4% |
| Purchasing ManagerSOC 11-3061 · Huntsville, AL | $146,970U.S. $148,080 | $148,480 | 520 | Bachelor's degree | +4.0% |
| Budget AnalystSOC 13-2031 · Huntsville, AL | $113,400U.S. $91,640 | $113,850 | 520 | Bachelor's degree | +1.9% |
| Radiology TechSOC 29-2034 · Huntsville, AL | $61,100U.S. $80,110 | $61,410 | 520 | Associate's degree | +5.0% |
| Production, Planning, and Expediting ClerksSOC 43-5061 · Huntsville, AL | $61,840U.S. $59,650 | $64,840 | 520 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.3% |
| Driver/Sales WorkersSOC 53-3031 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,270U.S. $38,770 | $38,430 | 500 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.9% |
| Diesel MechanicSOC 49-3031 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $55,110U.S. $61,770 | $57,120 | 490 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
| ZookeeperSOC 39-2021 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $29,110U.S. $35,360 | $33,600 | 480 | High school diploma or equivalent | +12.1% |
| Insurance AgentSOC 41-3021 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,860U.S. $62,280 | $85,520 | 470 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.3% |
| Compliance OfficerSOC 13-1041 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $84,990U.S. $80,730 | $92,790 | 450 | Bachelor's degree | +3.8% |
| Surgical TechSOC 29-2055 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,710U.S. $64,650 | $52,920 | 450 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.0% |
| Industrial Production ManagerSOC 11-3051 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $136,240U.S. $126,060 | $145,180 | 440 | Bachelor's degree | +2.6% |
| ParalegalSOC 23-2011 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,580U.S. $62,890 | $53,910 | 440 | Associate's degree | -0.3% |
| Daycare WorkerSOC 39-9011 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $23,110U.S. $34,980 | $26,310 | 440 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.0% |
| Executive AssistantSOC 43-6011 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $74,710U.S. $76,590 | $76,850 | 440 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.0% |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool OperatorsSOC 51-9161 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,790U.S. $50,690 | $69,790 | 440 | High school diploma or equivalent | -9.4% |
| School CounselorSOC 21-1012 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,070U.S. $64,330 | $61,770 | 430 | Master's degree | +2.9% |
| LibrarianSOC 25-4022 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $66,750U.S. $68,270 | $67,880 | 430 | Master's degree | +2.6% |
| Physicians, All OtherSOC 29-1229 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $357,010U.S. $265,930 | $311,500 | 430 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.4% |
| Recreation WorkersSOC 39-9032 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $31,560U.S. $36,560 | $33,920 | 430 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.3% |
| CarpenterSOC 47-2031 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,970U.S. $60,580 | $51,600 | 430 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.9% |
| Property ManagerSOC 11-9141 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,580U.S. $69,990 | $67,720 | 420 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Medical CoderSOC 29-2072 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,150U.S. $51,140 | $45,460 | 420 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.8% |
| Billing and Posting ClerksSOC 43-3021 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $40,160U.S. $48,500 | $44,650 | 420 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.1% |
| Correctional OfficerSOC 33-3012 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,800U.S. $58,940 | $51,560 | 410 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.4% |
| Dental Laboratory TechnicianSOC 51-9081 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,580U.S. $49,610 | $45,720 | 410 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.9% |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health CounselorsSOC 21-1018 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,530U.S. $59,350 | $54,560 | 400 | n/a | n/a |
| Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk ClerksSOC 43-4081 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $29,170U.S. $35,070 | $29,900 | 400 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.8% |
| Dental AssistantSOC 31-9091 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,930U.S. $48,070 | $43,980 | 390 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.4% |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender HelpersSOC 35-9011 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $23,180U.S. $33,980 | $24,330 | 380 | No formal educational credential | +5.3% |
| DishwasherSOC 35-9021 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $30,720U.S. $34,810 | $30,840 | 380 | No formal educational credential | -1.0% |
| Personal TrainerSOC 39-9031 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,160U.S. $47,160 | $41,720 | 370 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.3% |
| Bill and Account CollectorsSOC 43-3011 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,270U.S. $47,030 | $48,460 | 370 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.4% |
| Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line InstallersSOC 49-2022 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,450U.S. $63,890 | $63,720 | 370 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -3.3% |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning WorkersSOC 51-6011 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $30,690U.S. $34,890 | $31,930 | 370 | No formal educational credential | +4.3% |
| Child, Family, and School Social WorkersSOC 21-1021 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,860U.S. $59,550 | $50,890 | 360 | Bachelor's degree | +4.4% |
| Dental HygienistSOC 29-1292 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,370U.S. $98,100 | $62,970 | 360 | Associate's degree | +8.0% |
| Helpers--Production WorkersSOC 51-9198 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,620U.S. $39,070 | $37,060 | 360 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.2% |
| Cost EstimatorSOC 13-1051 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,670U.S. $78,740 | $83,140 | 350 | Bachelor's degree | -3.1% |
| Operations Research AnalystSOC 15-2031 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $132,000U.S. $88,940 | $130,920 | 350 | Bachelor's degree | +11.9% |
| Self-Enrichment TeachersSOC 25-3021 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,750U.S. $46,800 | $46,890 | 350 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| HR ManagerSOC 11-3121 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $130,410U.S. $149,280 | $138,700 | 340 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Technical WriterSOC 27-3042 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $96,470U.S. $90,390 | $96,450 | 340 | Bachelor's degree | +0.8% |
| Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except EnginesSOC 49-3042 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $66,660U.S. $65,510 | $67,230 | 340 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.7% |
| Loan OfficerSOC 13-2072 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,970U.S. $76,690 | $87,610 | 320 | Bachelor's degree | +1.1% |
| Physical TherapistSOC 29-1123 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $99,760U.S. $102,760 | $100,870 | 320 | Doctoral or professional degree | +11.9% |
| Cooks, Short OrderSOC 35-2015 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $22,510U.S. $35,880 | $26,010 | 320 | No formal educational credential | -5.2% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial WorkersSOC 37-1011 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,060U.S. $49,100 | $47,720 | 320 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.2% |
| Aircraft MechanicSOC 49-3011 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,910U.S. $79,870 | $69,360 | 320 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.4% |
| Medical ScientistSOC 19-1042 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $82,400U.S. $103,410 | $101,590 | 310 | Doctoral or professional degree | +12.6% |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window TrimmersSOC 27-1026 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,460U.S. $39,390 | $45,650 | 310 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.7% |
| PrincipalSOC 11-9032 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $101,570U.S. $105,870 | $100,410 | 300 | Master's degree | -0.3% |
| Database AdministratorSOC 15-1242 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $103,110U.S. $104,620 | $102,650 | 300 | Bachelor's degree | -0.1% |
| Surveying and Mapping TechniciansSOC 17-3031 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,280U.S. $54,240 | $46,970 | 300 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| Financial AdvisorSOC 13-2052 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $85,040U.S. $105,070 | $135,150 | 290 | Bachelor's degree | +1.4% |
| PhlebotomistSOC 31-9097 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,370U.S. $45,230 | $38,380 | 290 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +6.8% |
| Food ServerSOC 35-3041 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $30,180U.S. $35,360 | $30,600 | 290 | No formal educational credential | +4.5% |
| Tire Repairers and ChangersSOC 49-3093 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,260U.S. $37,710 | $38,410 | 290 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Materials EngineerSOC 17-2131 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $120,720U.S. $112,860 | $126,860 | 280 | Bachelor's degree | +7.5% |
| Coaches and ScoutsSOC 27-2022 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $31,770U.S. $47,320 | $41,530 | 280 | Bachelor's degree | +6.1% |
| CRNASOC 29-1151 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $213,590U.S. $236,590 | $211,580 | 280 | Master's degree | +9.7% |
| Vet TechSOC 29-2056 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,140U.S. $47,380 | $37,370 | 280 | Associate's degree | +9.4% |
| Pest Control TechnicianSOC 37-2021 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,300U.S. $45,250 | $42,390 | 280 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.5% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales WorkersSOC 41-1012 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $67,990U.S. $87,520 | $80,290 | 280 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.5% |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3022 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,240U.S. $64,950 | $55,890 | 270 | Associate's degree | +3.2% |
| Graphic DesignerSOC 27-1024 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,720U.S. $62,960 | $66,870 | 270 | Bachelor's degree | -1.7% |
| Respiratory TherapistSOC 29-1126 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,330U.S. $82,280 | $67,020 | 270 | Associate's degree | +8.5% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling ServicesSOC 39-1014 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,520U.S. $48,560 | $48,470 | 270 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.3% |
| Occupational Health and Safety SpecialistsSOC 19-5011 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $94,570U.S. $90,150 | $94,830 | 260 | Bachelor's degree | +18.5% |
| Public Relations SpecialistSOC 27-3031 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $73,810U.S. $74,750 | $82,570 | 260 | Bachelor's degree | +1.8% |
| Physical Therapy AssistantSOC 31-2021 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,870U.S. $68,380 | $65,580 | 260 | Associate's degree | +23.0% |
| Residential AdvisorsSOC 39-9041 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $27,490U.S. $42,240 | $29,650 | 260 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific ProductsSOC 41-4011 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $126,550U.S. $104,920 | $125,720 | 260 | Bachelor's degree | +1.2% |
| Interviewers, Except Eligibility and LoanSOC 43-4111 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,620U.S. $45,920 | $38,880 | 260 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.4% |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All OtherSOC 17-3029 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $92,390U.S. $78,350 | $93,980 | 250 | Associate's degree | +2.8% |
| Psychiatric TechnicianSOC 29-2053 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,990U.S. $45,130 | $38,400 | 250 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +22.3% |
| DetectiveSOC 33-3021 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $91,230U.S. $93,790 | $105,020 | 240 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.2% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping WorkersSOC 37-1012 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,030U.S. $58,430 | $59,280 | 240 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems AssemblersSOC 51-2011 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,860U.S. $65,380 | $65,120 | 240 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.6% |
| Healthcare Social WorkerSOC 21-1022 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,560U.S. $67,880 | $61,430 | 230 | Master's degree | +8.5% |
| Speech PathologistSOC 29-1127 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $74,680U.S. $97,870 | $79,380 | 230 | Master's degree | +16.6% |
| BakerSOC 51-3011 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,080U.S. $37,160 | $33,910 | 230 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Sewing Machine OperatorsSOC 51-6031 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,340U.S. $36,670 | $36,680 | 230 | No formal educational credential | -15.1% |
| Automotive and Watercraft Service AttendantsSOC 53-6031 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $30,250U.S. $35,670 | $32,290 | 230 | No formal educational credential | +3.8% |
| Social and Human Service AssistantsSOC 21-1093 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,070U.S. $45,930 | $36,840 | 220 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.4% |
| Loan Interviewers and ClerksSOC 43-4131 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,790U.S. $50,020 | $44,300 | 220 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.4% |
| Cement Masons and Concrete FinishersSOC 47-2051 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,150U.S. $57,020 | $47,210 | 220 | No formal educational credential | +1.6% |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution ManagersSOC 11-3071 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $124,380U.S. $107,230 | $122,180 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.1% |
| Computer Network Support SpecialistsSOC 15-1231 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,850U.S. $76,220 | $66,760 | 210 | Associate's degree | +1.2% |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and TechniciansSOC 29-2031 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,290U.S. $74,310 | $53,340 | 210 | Associate's degree | +3.7% |
| Court, Municipal, and License ClerksSOC 43-4031 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,510U.S. $48,700 | $41,490 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Butchers and Meat CuttersSOC 51-3021 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $40,690U.S. $40,140 | $41,660 | 210 | No formal educational credential | +2.4% |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System OperatorsSOC 51-8031 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,550U.S. $60,020 | $62,520 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.7% |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material CollectorsSOC 53-7081 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,090U.S. $49,690 | $52,950 | 210 | No formal educational credential | +2.1% |
| Highway Maintenance WorkersSOC 47-4051 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,210U.S. $50,260 | $45,230 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| LinemanSOC 49-9051 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $87,080U.S. $95,320 | $81,060 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.3% |
| Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4033 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,520U.S. $46,550 | $36,880 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.8% |
| Shuttle Drivers and ChauffeursSOC 53-3053 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,190U.S. $37,290 | $34,820 | 200 | No formal educational credential | +7.1% |
| Home InspectorSOC 47-4011 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,420U.S. $74,690 | $65,220 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.0% |
| Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-4122 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,030U.S. $47,920 | $48,910 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.9% |
| Social and Community Service ManagersSOC 11-9151 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $74,400U.S. $80,390 | $81,310 | 180 | Bachelor's degree | +7.2% |
| SurveyorSOC 17-1022 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,880U.S. $75,440 | $70,330 | 180 | Bachelor's degree | +5.8% |
| PhysicistSOC 19-2012 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $149,990U.S. $172,250 | $155,940 | 180 | Doctoral or professional degree | +7.2% |
| MeteorologistSOC 19-2021 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,080U.S. $99,070 | $98,860 | 180 | Bachelor's degree | +2.6% |
| Business Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1011 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,790U.S. $99,080 | $75,280 | 180 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.9% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security WorkersSOC 33-1091 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,460U.S. $55,940 | $56,880 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Financial Specialists, All OtherSOC 13-2099 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $104,440U.S. $81,100 | $114,780 | 170 | Bachelor's degree | +4.1% |
| Instructional DesignerSOC 25-9031 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,720U.S. $77,440 | $72,290 | 170 | Master's degree | +1.6% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention WorkersSOC 33-1021 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $74,540U.S. $93,530 | $78,140 | 170 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.7% |
| Real Estate AgentSOC 41-9022 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $52,830 | not published | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.7% |
| Automotive Body and Related RepairersSOC 49-3021 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,520U.S. $54,890 | $54,820 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Marketing ManagerSOC 11-2021 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $134,990U.S. $166,790 | $149,940 | 160 | Bachelor's degree | +6.9% |
| Computer ProgrammerSOC 15-1251 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $110,110U.S. $100,390 | $115,420 | 160 | Bachelor's degree | -7.3% |
| Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and InspectorsSOC 17-2111 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $128,210U.S. $115,160 | $131,650 | 160 | Bachelor's degree | +5.4% |
| Ophthalmic Medical TechniciansSOC 29-2057 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,020U.S. $45,570 | $40,820 | 160 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +21.4% |
| Protective Service Workers, All OtherSOC 33-9099 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $42,540 | not published | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.0% |
| DispatcherSOC 43-5031 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,680U.S. $53,040 | $44,660 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All OtherSOC 49-9099 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,920U.S. $49,230 | $49,780 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| Architectural and Civil DraftersSOC 17-3011 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,170U.S. $66,150 | $63,130 | 150 | Associate's degree | +5.2% |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3027 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,280U.S. $74,510 | $63,810 | 150 | Associate's degree | +1.3% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1194 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,640U.S. $63,820 | $62,820 | 150 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary SchoolSOC 25-2052 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,350U.S. $65,120 | $66,420 | 150 | n/a | n/a |
| Producers and DirectorsSOC 27-2012 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,400U.S. $90,360 | $74,830 | 150 | Bachelor's degree | +4.0% |
| Ultrasound TechSOC 29-2032 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $68,100U.S. $96,590 | $69,820 | 150 | Associate's degree | +13.9% |
| Vet AssistantSOC 31-9096 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,870U.S. $38,150 | $35,710 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.1% |
| Payroll and Timekeeping ClerksSOC 43-3051 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,020U.S. $58,260 | $53,300 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | -15.9% |
| Security and Fire Alarm Systems InstallersSOC 49-2098 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,080U.S. $60,070 | $63,170 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.8% |
| Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and TendersSOC 51-9111 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $40,190U.S. $43,220 | $41,350 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| ArchitectSOC 17-1011 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $96,500U.S. $99,280 | $107,600 | 140 | Bachelor's degree | +4.3% |
| Education Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1081 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,730U.S. $75,350 | $64,300 | 140 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.5% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service WorkersSOC 39-1022 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,480U.S. $48,590 | $54,240 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.3% |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and AmbulanceSOC 43-5032 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,900U.S. $50,340 | $51,190 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| Sheet Metal WorkerSOC 47-2211 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,460U.S. $61,800 | $56,760 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Avionics TechnicianSOC 49-2091 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,720U.S. $82,280 | $74,640 | 140 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +9.4% |
| Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair WorkersSOC 49-9098 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,040U.S. $39,630 | $37,860 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.3% |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool ProgrammersSOC 51-9162 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,910U.S. $68,120 | $71,010 | 140 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.9% |
| Claims AdjusterSOC 13-1031 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $82,120U.S. $78,000 | $76,850 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.5% |
| Web DeveloperSOC 15-1254 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $82,860U.S. $92,650 | $79,480 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | +3.8% |
| ChemistSOC 19-2031 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $101,500U.S. $91,240 | $112,300 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| TutorSOC 25-3041 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $32,760U.S. $43,350 | $36,410 | 130 | Some college, no degree | -0.2% |
| Teachers and Instructors, All OtherSOC 25-3099 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,950U.S. $66,140 | $82,890 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| Occupational TherapistSOC 29-1122 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $93,620U.S. $100,330 | $93,670 | 130 | Master's degree | +14.8% |
| VeterinarianSOC 29-1131 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $112,230U.S. $130,100 | $124,300 | 130 | Doctoral or professional degree | +9.4% |
| Legal Secretaries and Administrative AssistantsSOC 43-6012 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,340U.S. $55,570 | $50,390 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.2% |
| Insurance Claims and Policy Processing ClerksSOC 43-9041 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $41,590U.S. $49,230 | $43,460 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| PainterSOC 47-2141 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,510U.S. $49,400 | $46,290 | 130 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Chemical Equipment Operators and TendersSOC 51-9011 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,510U.S. $58,040 | $53,230 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
| Industrial Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3026 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,140U.S. $66,120 | $69,270 | 120 | Associate's degree | +3.1% |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1121 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,620U.S. $78,620 | $66,810 | 120 | Master's degree | +2.2% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and DetectivesSOC 33-1012 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $99,090U.S. $106,040 | $104,470 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.3% |
| Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine RepairersSOC 49-2011 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,410U.S. $47,810 | $43,730 | 120 | Some college, no degree | -3.0% |
| Printing Press OperatorsSOC 51-5112 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,950U.S. $45,780 | $40,730 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.7% |
| Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and DaycareSOC 11-9031 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $41,990U.S. $59,300 | $47,110 | 110 | Bachelor's degree | -3.1% |
| Event PlannerSOC 13-1121 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,840U.S. $61,160 | $58,040 | 110 | Bachelor's degree | +5.8% |
| Database ArchitectSOC 15-1243 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $101,860U.S. $139,500 | $122,580 | 110 | Bachelor's degree | +9.4% |
| Probation OfficerSOC 21-1092 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,420U.S. $66,270 | $58,890 | 110 | Bachelor's degree | +3.0% |
| Special Education TeacherSOC 25-2058 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,170U.S. $74,260 | $65,030 | 110 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| Physician AssistantSOC 29-1071 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $107,230U.S. $135,880 | $116,600 | 110 | Master's degree | +21.1% |
| MRI TechSOC 29-2035 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,270U.S. $95,480 | $80,750 | 110 | Associate's degree | +7.7% |
| LifeguardSOC 33-9092 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $28,900U.S. $33,580 | $28,030 | 110 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Human Resources AssistantSOC 43-4161 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,620U.S. $50,610 | $46,670 | 110 | Associate's degree | -6.2% |
| PipelayersSOC 47-2151 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,610U.S. $49,000 | $47,670 | 110 | No formal educational credential | -3.1% |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial EquipmentSOC 49-2094 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,740U.S. $74,090 | $61,540 | 110 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +0.3% |
| Telecommunications Line Installers and RepairersSOC 49-9052 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,900U.S. $74,330 | $66,870 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| Bus DriverSOC 53-3052 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $41,910U.S. $59,050 | $41,750 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| CEOSOC 11-1011 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $213,530U.S. $213,990 | $234,140 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +3.2% |
| Administrative Services ManagersSOC 11-3012 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $90,060U.S. $114,130 | $102,040 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +5.2% |
| Facilities ManagerSOC 11-3013 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $111,730U.S. $106,660 | $121,440 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +4.6% |
| FundraiserSOC 13-1131 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $55,930U.S. $72,550 | $56,610 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Environmental EngineerSOC 17-2081 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $111,270U.S. $107,110 | $116,240 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +6.3% |
| Environmental ScientistSOC 19-2041 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,110U.S. $82,220 | $87,950 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +6.1% |
| Chemical TechnicianSOC 19-4031 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $54,790U.S. $60,390 | $56,110 | 100 | Associate's degree | +4.9% |
| Family Medicine PhysicianSOC 29-1215 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $206,750U.S. $244,180 | $207,610 | 100 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.3% |
| OpticianSOC 29-2081 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,700U.S. $47,260 | $43,560 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| Physical Therapist AidesSOC 31-2022 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $26,440U.S. $35,240 | $27,150 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| EstheticianSOC 39-5094 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,390U.S. $45,330 | $45,650 | 100 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +8.8% |
| Postal Service ClerksSOC 43-5051 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,530U.S. $62,130 | $60,850 | 100 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and TendersSOC 51-4051 · Huntsville, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,390U.S. $54,430 | $60,950 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.9% |
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Geography
What area these numbers cover
- Search label
- Huntsville, AL
- BLS source geography
- Huntsville, AL
- Geography type
- Metropolitan Statistical Area
- CBSA code
- 26620
- States
- Alabama
- Delineation
- OMB Bulletin 23-01, as used by BLS OEWS May 2025
FAQ
Common questions
What are the highest-paying jobs in Huntsville, AL?
In the Huntsville, AL metropolitan area (CBSA 26620), BLS OEWS counted 266,650 jobs in May 2025, with a median annual wage of $51,740 across all occupations. Among occupations whose local estimate meets the reliability rule, the highest medians are Architectural and Engineering Managers ($168,380), IT Manager ($164,060), Financial Manager ($158,620).
Is this the city or the metro area?
BLS reports occupational wages for the Huntsville, AL metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 26620), which includes Huntsville and surrounding communities. Figures describe that whole area, not Huntsville city limits.
Are these job openings?
No. OEWS employment counts people working in each occupation across the metro in May 2025, not vacancies or hiring.
Method
How this page is built
BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates for every detailed occupation with 100+ jobs in the Huntsville, AL metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 26620). Medians and means are OEWS fields; employment counts people working in the occupation (excluding the self-employed), not openings. Typical entry education and outlook are BLS national Employment Projections. Suppressed values are shown as not published and never imputed. Searches this page answers include “high paying jobs huntsville al”, “high paying jobs in huntsville al”, “careers in huntsville al” (Ahrefs, U.S.).
What this page can't tell you
Sources- City limits: BLS publishes metro-area estimates.
- Job openings or hiring: employment is the number of people working.
- Local outlook: projections shown are national.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 metropolitan-area estimates (2018 SOC; metropolitan statistical areas per OMB Bulletin 23-01), public domain.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program, national occupational projections 2025–35 (no metro projections are published in this dataset).
- U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities, 2024 (released February 19, 2026).