Local career market · BLS OEWS May 2025 · Montgomery, AL
Careers in Montgomery, AL: pay and employment for 244 occupations.
BLS reports occupational wages for the Montgomery, AL metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 33860), which includes Montgomery and surrounding communities. Figures describe that whole area, not Montgomery city limits.
Quick answer
In the Montgomery, AL metropolitan area (CBSA 33860), BLS OEWS counted 165,550 jobs in May 2025, with a median annual wage of $44,950 across all occupations. Among occupations whose local estimate meets the reliability rule, the highest medians are IT Manager ($134,810), Financial Manager ($131,570), Lawyer ($125,290). The largest occupations are Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators (7,410), Sales Associate (4,720), Administrative Assistant (4,060).
Data Separately, BEA puts 2024 price levels across the Montgomery, AL metropolitan area at 89.7 (U.S. = 100): prices for the average consumer are about 10% 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
- IT Manager$134,810 median · 570 employed
- Financial Manager$131,570 median · 650 employed
- Lawyer$125,290 median · 960 employed
- Software Engineer$110,620 median · 780 employed
- Computer Occupations, All Other$109,300 median · 740 employed
- Operations Manager$107,980 median · 2,230 employed
- Civil Engineer$97,470 median · 520 employed
- Hospital Administrator$96,820 median · 740 employed
- Construction Manager$94,650 median · 660 employed
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$89,320 median · 730 employed
Largest occupations
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators7,410 employed · $45,380 median
- Sales Associate4,720 employed · $29,650 median
- Administrative Assistant4,060 employed · $40,260 median
- Registered Nurse3,990 employed · $79,570 median
- Stocker3,780 employed · $34,370 median
- Material Handler3,510 employed · $37,370 median
- Cashier3,450 employed · $28,330 median
- Fast Food and Counter Workers3,170 employed · $22,960 median
- Truck Driver2,540 employed · $54,860 median
- Accountant2,530 employed · $75,040 median
Highest-paying without a bachelor's degree
BLS typical entry-level education (national).
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$76,610 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Claims Adjuster$71,710 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$69,950 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$63,020 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$62,700 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$61,740 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Office Manager$60,100 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- LPN$55,410 median · Postsecondary nondegree award
- Correctional Officer$55,360 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Truck Driver$54,860 median · Postsecondary nondegree award
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All 244 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 · Montgomery, AL | $45,380U.S. $44,650 | $46,220 | 7,410 | n/a | n/a |
| Sales AssociateSOC 41-2031 · Montgomery, AL | $29,650U.S. $35,410 | $32,680 | 4,720 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| Administrative AssistantSOC 43-6014 · Montgomery, AL | $40,260U.S. $47,540 | $42,100 | 4,060 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| Registered NurseSOC 29-1141 · Montgomery, AL | $79,570U.S. $97,550 | $86,590 | 3,990 | Bachelor's degree | +5.6% |
| StockerSOC 53-7065 · Montgomery, AL | $34,370U.S. $37,330 | $35,780 | 3,780 | No formal educational credential | +8.9% |
| Material HandlerSOC 53-7062 · Montgomery, AL | $37,370U.S. $40,240 | $37,150 | 3,510 | No formal educational credential | +1.8% |
| CashierSOC 41-2011 · Montgomery, AL | $28,330U.S. $32,880 | $27,860 | 3,450 | No formal educational credential | -6.5% |
| Fast Food and Counter WorkersSOC 35-3023 · Montgomery, AL | $22,960U.S. $31,200 | $24,920 | 3,170 | No formal educational credential | +5.8% |
| Truck DriverSOC 53-3032 · Montgomery, AL | $54,860U.S. $58,640 | $57,100 | 2,540 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.8% |
| AccountantSOC 13-2011 · Montgomery, AL | $75,040U.S. $83,680 | $79,790 | 2,530 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| Customer Service RepresentativeSOC 43-4051 · Montgomery, AL | $36,960U.S. $44,770 | $39,680 | 2,500 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.3% |
| ServerSOC 35-3031 · Montgomery, AL | $26,360U.S. $35,230 | $26,200 | 2,300 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| Operations ManagerSOC 11-1021 · Montgomery, AL | $107,980U.S. $105,770 | $135,030 | 2,230 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| Cooks, Fast FoodSOC 35-2011 · Montgomery, AL | $27,650U.S. $30,890 | $26,990 | 2,130 | No formal educational credential | +0.6% |
| JanitorSOC 37-2011 · Montgomery, AL | $30,450U.S. $36,840 | $31,000 | 2,120 | No formal educational credential | +2.2% |
| CNASOC 31-1131 · Montgomery, AL | $35,210U.S. $42,260 | $34,460 | 1,940 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +2.6% |
| Home Health and Personal Care AidesSOC 31-1120 · Montgomery, AL | $26,660U.S. $35,800 | $25,840 | 1,790 | n/a | n/a |
| Store ManagerSOC 41-1011 · Montgomery, AL | $45,480U.S. $48,520 | $49,130 | 1,750 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.7% |
| Office ManagerSOC 43-1011 · Montgomery, AL | $60,100U.S. $69,500 | $64,830 | 1,690 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.1% |
| Elementary School TeacherSOC 25-2021 · Montgomery, AL | $59,610U.S. $63,970 | $56,370 | 1,560 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Office Clerks, GeneralSOC 43-9061 · Montgomery, AL | $33,050U.S. $45,010 | $35,370 | 1,560 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| Security GuardSOC 33-9032 · Montgomery, AL | $31,000U.S. $38,020 | $33,320 | 1,520 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.9% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving WorkersSOC 35-1012 · Montgomery, AL | $36,780U.S. $44,080 | $39,720 | 1,520 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.4% |
| Food Preparation WorkersSOC 35-2021 · Montgomery, AL | $27,420U.S. $35,320 | $27,200 | 1,470 | No formal educational credential | -3.0% |
| BookkeeperSOC 43-3031 · Montgomery, AL | $43,710U.S. $50,670 | $43,880 | 1,400 | Some college, no degree | -5.6% |
| InspectorSOC 51-9061 · Montgomery, AL | $44,830U.S. $48,570 | $45,360 | 1,370 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Maintenance TechnicianSOC 49-9071 · Montgomery, AL | $38,660U.S. $49,590 | $41,930 | 1,360 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating WorkersSOC 51-1011 · Montgomery, AL | $76,610U.S. $74,450 | $79,310 | 1,320 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.8% |
| Line CookSOC 35-2014 · Montgomery, AL | $33,070U.S. $37,390 | $33,000 | 1,280 | No formal educational credential | +12.1% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific ProductsSOC 41-4012 · Montgomery, AL | $63,020U.S. $72,080 | $73,890 | 1,240 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| Industrial Machinery MechanicsSOC 49-9041 · Montgomery, AL | $62,700U.S. $64,520 | $63,760 | 1,230 | High school diploma or equivalent | +17.8% |
| High School TeacherSOC 25-2031 · Montgomery, AL | $61,720U.S. $72,040 | $60,030 | 1,210 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| Forklift OperatorSOC 53-7051 · Montgomery, AL | $41,080U.S. $46,420 | $42,500 | 1,130 | No formal educational credential | +1.5% |
| Medical SecretarySOC 43-6013 · Montgomery, AL | $36,500U.S. $45,930 | $39,110 | 1,110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.8% |
| Police OfficerSOC 33-3051 · Montgomery, AL | $48,490U.S. $76,210 | $51,980 | 1,060 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling SupervisorsSOC 53-1047 · Montgomery, AL | $57,110U.S. $62,890 | $61,800 | 1,050 | n/a | n/a |
| Construction WorkerSOC 47-2061 · Montgomery, AL | $36,630U.S. $47,120 | $37,350 | 1,040 | No formal educational credential | +7.3% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and RepairersSOC 49-1011 · Montgomery, AL | $69,950U.S. $79,860 | $74,660 | 1,020 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| Delivery DriverSOC 53-3033 · Montgomery, AL | $36,770U.S. $44,860 | $42,930 | 990 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.3% |
| RecruiterSOC 13-1071 · Montgomery, AL | $64,140U.S. $75,940 | $69,490 | 970 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Correctional OfficerSOC 33-3012 · Montgomery, AL | $55,360U.S. $58,940 | $54,760 | 970 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.4% |
| LawyerSOC 23-1011 · Montgomery, AL | $125,290U.S. $159,670 | $135,740 | 960 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.7% |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and TravelSOC 41-3091 · Montgomery, AL | $51,490U.S. $69,990 | $62,480 | 830 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.7% |
| ParalegalSOC 23-2011 · Montgomery, AL | $48,350U.S. $62,890 | $53,040 | 790 | Associate's degree | -0.3% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction WorkersSOC 47-1011 · Montgomery, AL | $61,740U.S. $79,920 | $67,360 | 790 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.0% |
| Software EngineerSOC 15-1252 · Montgomery, AL | $110,620U.S. $135,980 | $116,010 | 780 | Bachelor's degree | +10.2% |
| LPNSOC 29-2061 · Montgomery, AL | $55,410U.S. $64,400 | $54,030 | 780 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.0% |
| HousekeeperSOC 37-2012 · Montgomery, AL | $27,370U.S. $35,510 | $27,760 | 770 | No formal educational credential | +0.6% |
| LandscaperSOC 37-3011 · Montgomery, AL | $35,650U.S. $39,150 | $35,450 | 760 | No formal educational credential | +4.7% |
| ElectricianSOC 47-2111 · Montgomery, AL | $49,910U.S. $63,190 | $55,030 | 760 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.2% |
| Medical AssistantSOC 31-9092 · Montgomery, AL | $35,810U.S. $45,690 | $36,380 | 750 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +12.9% |
| Cooks, Institution and CafeteriaSOC 35-2012 · Montgomery, AL | $23,080U.S. $37,450 | $26,490 | 750 | No formal educational credential | +2.8% |
| ReceptionistSOC 43-4171 · Montgomery, AL | $30,740U.S. $38,010 | $31,820 | 750 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.7% |
| Hospital AdministratorSOC 11-9111 · Montgomery, AL | $96,820U.S. $123,860 | $106,580 | 740 | Bachelor's degree | +24.2% |
| Computer Occupations, All OtherSOC 15-1299 · Montgomery, AL | $109,300U.S. $116,580 | $109,190 | 740 | Bachelor's degree | +5.1% |
| Amusement and Recreation AttendantsSOC 39-3091 · Montgomery, AL | $24,980U.S. $32,150 | $24,940 | 740 | No formal educational credential | +3.7% |
| Business Operations Specialists, All OtherSOC 13-1199 · Montgomery, AL | $89,320U.S. $83,050 | $91,450 | 730 | Bachelor's degree | +3.9% |
| IT Support SpecialistSOC 15-1232 · Montgomery, AL | $49,940U.S. $61,860 | $52,230 | 720 | Some college, no degree | -3.5% |
| Teaching Assistants, Except PostsecondarySOC 25-9045 · Montgomery, AL | $24,030U.S. $36,780 | $26,050 | 690 | n/a | n/a |
| Pharmacy TechnicianSOC 29-2052 · Montgomery, AL | $39,370U.S. $45,750 | $41,990 | 690 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.4% |
| Counter and Rental ClerksSOC 41-2021 · Montgomery, AL | $34,630U.S. $41,300 | $36,110 | 680 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| MechanicSOC 49-3023 · Montgomery, AL | $47,030U.S. $50,620 | $51,250 | 670 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.0% |
| Construction ManagerSOC 11-9021 · Montgomery, AL | $94,650U.S. $114,990 | $97,660 | 660 | Bachelor's degree | +9.1% |
| Daycare WorkerSOC 39-9011 · Montgomery, AL | $22,720U.S. $34,980 | $25,790 | 660 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.0% |
| Financial ManagerSOC 11-3031 · Montgomery, AL | $131,570U.S. $166,570 | $144,880 | 650 | Bachelor's degree | +9.7% |
| Preschool TeacherSOC 25-2011 · Montgomery, AL | $28,540U.S. $38,140 | $30,540 | 640 | Associate's degree | +4.5% |
| Buyers and Purchasing AgentsSOC 13-1020 · Montgomery, AL | $65,060U.S. $77,710 | $72,670 | 630 | n/a | n/a |
| Marketing SpecialistSOC 13-1161 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,240U.S. $78,760 | $74,010 | 620 | Bachelor's degree | +7.0% |
| Child, Family, and School Social WorkersSOC 21-1021 · Montgomery, AL | $50,240U.S. $59,550 | $55,590 | 620 | Bachelor's degree | +4.4% |
| Heavy Equipment OperatorSOC 47-2073 · Montgomery, AL | $44,860U.S. $59,850 | $46,350 | 580 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.6% |
| IT ManagerSOC 11-3021 · Montgomery, AL | $134,810U.S. $175,140 | $141,060 | 570 | Bachelor's degree | +15.8% |
| WelderSOC 51-4121 · Montgomery, AL | $47,880U.S. $53,750 | $51,020 | 560 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.4% |
| Middle School TeacherSOC 25-2022 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,980U.S. $64,370 | $58,880 | 550 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Packers and Packagers, HandSOC 53-7064 · Montgomery, AL | $36,010U.S. $36,280 | $34,480 | 550 | No formal educational credential | -5.0% |
| Claims AdjusterSOC 13-1031 · Montgomery, AL | $71,710U.S. $78,000 | $74,950 | 540 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.5% |
| Industrial EngineerSOC 17-2112 · Montgomery, AL | $79,480U.S. $102,440 | $90,810 | 540 | Bachelor's degree | +12.4% |
| FirefighterSOC 33-2011 · Montgomery, AL | $48,780U.S. $59,280 | $47,490 | 540 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.7% |
| HVAC TechnicianSOC 49-9021 · Montgomery, AL | $48,680U.S. $61,010 | $51,280 | 540 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +10.9% |
| Civil EngineerSOC 17-2051 · Montgomery, AL | $97,470U.S. $100,840 | $99,930 | 520 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and TechniciansSOC 29-2010 · Montgomery, AL | $48,780U.S. $62,930 | $55,150 | 520 | n/a | n/a |
| Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory ClerksSOC 43-5071 · Montgomery, AL | $38,170U.S. $45,260 | $40,800 | 500 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.6% |
| Database AdministratorSOC 15-1242 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $95,370U.S. $104,620 | $95,080 | 490 | Bachelor's degree | -0.1% |
| Mail CarrierSOC 43-5052 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $55,930U.S. $60,550 | $58,710 | 490 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4072 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,990U.S. $44,350 | $43,990 | 490 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| Parts SalespersonsSOC 41-2022 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,220U.S. $38,630 | $36,830 | 480 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Bank TellerSOC 43-3071 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,070U.S. $43,030 | $39,110 | 480 | High school diploma or equivalent | -13.2% |
| Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and FinishersSOC 51-2028 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,680U.S. $45,850 | $48,720 | 470 | n/a | n/a |
| School Bus DriverSOC 53-3051 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $17,490U.S. $47,920 | $18,110 | 470 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.7% |
| BartenderSOC 35-3011 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $26,830U.S. $34,340 | $30,960 | 460 | No formal educational credential | +5.0% |
| PharmacistSOC 29-1051 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $136,620U.S. $140,910 | $138,520 | 430 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.2% |
| Diesel MechanicSOC 49-3031 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,190U.S. $61,770 | $54,410 | 420 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and EquipmentSOC 53-7061 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $28,750U.S. $35,830 | $30,670 | 420 | No formal educational credential | +3.9% |
| Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk ClerksSOC 43-4081 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $27,870U.S. $35,070 | $28,510 | 410 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.8% |
| MachinistSOC 51-4041 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $53,460U.S. $58,750 | $53,950 | 410 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.0% |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health CounselorsSOC 21-1018 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,580U.S. $59,350 | $53,690 | 400 | n/a | n/a |
| HostSOC 35-9031 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $26,740U.S. $31,200 | $27,200 | 400 | No formal educational credential | +3.4% |
| Computer ProgrammerSOC 15-1251 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $97,710U.S. $100,390 | $94,650 | 390 | Bachelor's degree | -7.3% |
| Social and Community Service ManagersSOC 11-9151 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $70,900U.S. $80,390 | $75,890 | 380 | Bachelor's degree | +7.2% |
| Loan OfficerSOC 13-2072 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,510U.S. $76,690 | $84,760 | 380 | Bachelor's degree | +1.1% |
| Food Service ManagerSOC 11-9051 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,060U.S. $69,390 | $67,890 | 370 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| Managers, All OtherSOC 11-9199 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $116,170U.S. $141,900 | $125,240 | 370 | Bachelor's degree | +4.9% |
| Public Relations SpecialistSOC 27-3031 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,360U.S. $74,750 | $69,950 | 370 | Bachelor's degree | +1.8% |
| Recreation WorkersSOC 39-9032 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $22,740U.S. $36,560 | $29,500 | 370 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.3% |
| Helpers--Production WorkersSOC 51-9198 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,630U.S. $39,070 | $38,100 | 370 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.2% |
| System AdministratorSOC 15-1244 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,110U.S. $99,130 | $82,320 | 360 | Bachelor's degree | -4.1% |
| School CounselorSOC 21-1012 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,840U.S. $64,330 | $57,560 | 360 | Master's degree | +2.9% |
| Driver/Sales WorkersSOC 53-3031 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,300U.S. $38,770 | $46,990 | 360 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.9% |
| Instructional DesignerSOC 25-9031 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $97,710U.S. $77,440 | $88,620 | 350 | Master's degree | +1.6% |
| Education Administrators, PostsecondarySOC 11-9033 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $99,330U.S. $104,590 | $106,850 | 340 | Master's degree | +1.8% |
| PlumberSOC 47-2152 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,960U.S. $63,800 | $56,180 | 340 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.8% |
| Computer Systems AnalystSOC 15-1211 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $94,540U.S. $105,850 | $98,820 | 330 | Bachelor's degree | +7.9% |
| Mechanical EngineerSOC 17-2141 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $94,570U.S. $104,110 | $95,210 | 330 | Bachelor's degree | +11.2% |
| Nurse PractitionerSOC 29-1171 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $105,050U.S. $132,300 | $111,410 | 330 | Master's degree | +41.0% |
| Compliance OfficerSOC 13-1041 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $70,080U.S. $80,730 | $75,810 | 320 | Bachelor's degree | +3.8% |
| DishwasherSOC 35-9021 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $29,000U.S. $34,810 | $29,070 | 320 | No formal educational credential | -1.0% |
| Personal TrainerSOC 39-9031 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,220U.S. $47,160 | $39,780 | 320 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.3% |
| Management ConsultantSOC 13-1111 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $88,610U.S. $101,860 | $99,330 | 310 | Bachelor's degree | +10.1% |
| Executive AssistantSOC 43-6011 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,110U.S. $76,590 | $70,470 | 310 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.0% |
| Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4031 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,030U.S. $46,330 | $43,390 | 310 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.5% |
| Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9124 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,130U.S. $48,250 | $47,790 | 310 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3022 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $54,040U.S. $64,950 | $55,930 | 300 | Associate's degree | +3.2% |
| Physicians, All OtherSOC 29-1229 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $285,260U.S. $265,930 | $265,740 | 300 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.4% |
| CarpenterSOC 47-2031 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,360U.S. $60,580 | $47,200 | 300 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.9% |
| BakerSOC 51-3011 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,720U.S. $37,160 | $35,680 | 300 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Environmental ScientistSOC 19-2041 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $68,850U.S. $82,220 | $70,980 | 290 | Bachelor's degree | +6.1% |
| LibrarianSOC 25-4022 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,730U.S. $68,270 | $61,390 | 290 | Master's degree | +2.6% |
| Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except EnginesSOC 49-3042 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,950U.S. $65,510 | $61,260 | 290 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.7% |
| Sales ManagerSOC 11-2022 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $102,630U.S. $148,270 | $121,840 | 280 | Bachelor's degree | +4.5% |
| Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue AgentsSOC 13-2081 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,140U.S. $62,370 | $74,470 | 280 | Bachelor's degree | -1.0% |
| Social and Human Service AssistantsSOC 21-1093 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,150U.S. $45,930 | $38,070 | 280 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.4% |
| Dental AssistantSOC 31-9091 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,260U.S. $48,070 | $41,150 | 280 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.4% |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender HelpersSOC 35-9011 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $22,500U.S. $33,980 | $24,890 | 280 | No formal educational credential | +5.3% |
| Eligibility Interviewers, Government ProgramsSOC 43-4061 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,660U.S. $54,210 | $48,460 | 280 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.6% |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material CollectorsSOC 53-7081 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,630U.S. $49,690 | $37,460 | 280 | No formal educational credential | +2.1% |
| Surgical TechSOC 29-2055 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,130U.S. $64,650 | $55,410 | 270 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.0% |
| Residential AdvisorsSOC 39-9041 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $27,780U.S. $42,240 | $27,540 | 270 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Healthcare Social WorkerSOC 21-1022 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,410U.S. $67,880 | $55,860 | 260 | Master's degree | +8.5% |
| Coaches and ScoutsSOC 27-2022 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,290U.S. $47,320 | $44,860 | 260 | Bachelor's degree | +6.1% |
| Radiology TechSOC 29-2034 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,040U.S. $80,110 | $61,660 | 260 | Associate's degree | +5.0% |
| ZookeeperSOC 39-2021 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $27,410U.S. $35,360 | $29,640 | 260 | High school diploma or equivalent | +12.1% |
| CosmetologistSOC 39-5012 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $30,530U.S. $35,790 | $35,860 | 260 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.7% |
| Billing and Posting ClerksSOC 43-3021 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,590U.S. $48,500 | $41,640 | 260 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.1% |
| PrincipalSOC 11-9032 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $94,750U.S. $105,870 | $90,050 | 250 | Master's degree | -0.3% |
| Property ManagerSOC 11-9141 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,360U.S. $69,990 | $62,290 | 250 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Machine Feeders and OffbearersSOC 53-7063 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,890U.S. $41,220 | $38,580 | 250 | No formal educational credential | -13.1% |
| HR ManagerSOC 11-3121 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $102,650U.S. $149,280 | $116,030 | 240 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Interviewers, Except Eligibility and LoanSOC 43-4111 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,500U.S. $45,920 | $37,690 | 240 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.4% |
| LogisticianSOC 13-1081 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,790U.S. $82,320 | $83,420 | 230 | Bachelor's degree | +17.6% |
| Network EngineerSOC 15-1241 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $124,120U.S. $134,050 | $121,840 | 230 | Bachelor's degree | +7.7% |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales AgentsSOC 41-3031 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,640U.S. $78,660 | $63,400 | 230 | Bachelor's degree | +1.4% |
| Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine OperatorsSOC 43-5053 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,470U.S. $58,470 | $59,520 | 230 | No formal educational credential | -5.3% |
| Tire Repairers and ChangersSOC 49-3093 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,110U.S. $37,710 | $35,220 | 230 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool OperatorsSOC 51-9161 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,060U.S. $50,690 | $44,870 | 230 | High school diploma or equivalent | -9.4% |
| Cyber Security AnalystSOC 15-1212 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $113,270U.S. $129,180 | $114,200 | 220 | Bachelor's degree | +21.0% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and DetectivesSOC 33-1012 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $74,450U.S. $106,040 | $80,450 | 220 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.3% |
| DetectiveSOC 33-3021 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $70,710U.S. $93,790 | $79,810 | 220 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.2% |
| Helpers--ElectriciansSOC 47-3013 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,920U.S. $42,670 | $37,260 | 220 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.6% |
| Training SpecialistSOC 13-1151 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,360U.S. $69,280 | $62,410 | 210 | Bachelor's degree | +10.8% |
| Substitute TeacherSOC 25-3031 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $24,950U.S. $41,670 | $22,500 | 210 | Bachelor's degree | +2.0% |
| PhlebotomistSOC 31-9097 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,480U.S. $45,230 | $36,900 | 210 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +6.8% |
| Loan Interviewers and ClerksSOC 43-4131 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,650U.S. $50,020 | $40,480 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.4% |
| UnderwriterSOC 13-2053 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,400U.S. $81,370 | $69,460 | 200 | Bachelor's degree | -3.8% |
| Electrical EngineerSOC 17-2071 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $104,990U.S. $120,630 | $109,790 | 200 | Bachelor's degree | +9.9% |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window TrimmersSOC 27-1026 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,180U.S. $39,390 | $42,350 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.7% |
| Medical CoderSOC 29-2072 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,170U.S. $51,140 | $46,320 | 200 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.8% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial WorkersSOC 37-1011 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $41,620U.S. $49,100 | $43,580 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.2% |
| DispatcherSOC 43-5031 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,560U.S. $53,040 | $38,960 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line InstallersSOC 49-2022 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,330U.S. $63,890 | $60,780 | 200 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -3.3% |
| Printing Press OperatorsSOC 51-5112 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,850U.S. $45,780 | $38,990 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.7% |
| Shuttle Drivers and ChauffeursSOC 53-3053 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $30,820U.S. $37,290 | $31,650 | 200 | No formal educational credential | +7.1% |
| Industrial Production ManagerSOC 11-3051 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $119,990U.S. $126,060 | $125,370 | 190 | Bachelor's degree | +2.6% |
| Cost EstimatorSOC 13-1051 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $74,790U.S. $78,740 | $78,170 | 190 | Bachelor's degree | -3.1% |
| Self-Enrichment TeachersSOC 25-3021 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,530U.S. $46,800 | $42,600 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Dental HygienistSOC 29-1292 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,120U.S. $98,100 | $59,510 | 190 | Associate's degree | +8.0% |
| Psychiatric TechnicianSOC 29-2053 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $32,250U.S. $45,130 | $38,270 | 190 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +22.3% |
| Food ServerSOC 35-3041 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $28,860U.S. $35,360 | $29,360 | 190 | No formal educational credential | +4.5% |
| Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-4122 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $40,050U.S. $47,920 | $46,200 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.9% |
| Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9196 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,120U.S. $50,270 | $55,120 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.6% |
| Financial AdvisorSOC 13-2052 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $85,890U.S. $105,070 | $163,400 | 180 | Bachelor's degree | +1.4% |
| Respiratory TherapistSOC 29-1126 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,920U.S. $82,280 | $90,550 | 180 | Associate's degree | +8.5% |
| Sterile Processing TechnicianSOC 31-9093 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,920U.S. $47,700 | $37,320 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.8% |
| Legal Secretaries and Administrative AssistantsSOC 43-6012 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,000U.S. $55,570 | $50,290 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.2% |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning WorkersSOC 51-6011 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $27,750U.S. $34,890 | $28,120 | 180 | No formal educational credential | +4.3% |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System OperatorsSOC 51-8031 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,470U.S. $60,020 | $55,010 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.7% |
| Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and TendersSOC 51-9111 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,320U.S. $43,220 | $39,090 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| Automotive and Watercraft Service AttendantsSOC 53-6031 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $29,410U.S. $35,670 | $30,360 | 180 | No formal educational credential | +3.8% |
| Physical TherapistSOC 29-1123 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $96,360U.S. $102,760 | $98,730 | 170 | Doctoral or professional degree | +11.9% |
| Physical Therapy AssistantSOC 31-2021 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,910U.S. $68,380 | $62,840 | 170 | Associate's degree | +23.0% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales WorkersSOC 41-1012 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,010U.S. $87,520 | $80,800 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.5% |
| Human Resources AssistantSOC 43-4161 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,830U.S. $50,610 | $47,390 | 170 | Associate's degree | -6.2% |
| Production, Planning, and Expediting ClerksSOC 43-5061 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,080U.S. $59,650 | $58,500 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.3% |
| Butchers and Meat CuttersSOC 51-3021 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,850U.S. $40,140 | $37,560 | 170 | No formal educational credential | +2.4% |
| Architectural and Engineering ManagersSOC 11-9041 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $156,490U.S. $171,270 | $159,750 | 160 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Environmental EngineerSOC 17-2081 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $95,370U.S. $107,110 | $94,300 | 160 | Bachelor's degree | +6.3% |
| Occupational Health and Safety SpecialistsSOC 19-5011 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $82,260U.S. $90,150 | $86,200 | 160 | Bachelor's degree | +18.5% |
| Probation OfficerSOC 21-1092 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,560U.S. $66,270 | $62,150 | 160 | Bachelor's degree | +3.0% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling ServicesSOC 39-1014 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,920U.S. $48,560 | $43,400 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.3% |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and AmbulanceSOC 43-5032 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,790U.S. $50,340 | $50,680 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| Chemical Equipment Operators and TendersSOC 51-9011 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $84,360U.S. $58,040 | $72,810 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
| ArchitectSOC 17-1011 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,060U.S. $99,280 | $102,040 | 150 | Bachelor's degree | +4.3% |
| Urban PlannerSOC 19-3051 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,050U.S. $89,320 | $67,760 | 150 | Master's degree | +3.9% |
| Teachers and Instructors, All OtherSOC 25-3099 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $66,520U.S. $66,140 | $68,620 | 150 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| Graphic DesignerSOC 27-1024 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,370U.S. $62,960 | $54,460 | 150 | Bachelor's degree | -1.7% |
| EMTSOC 29-2042 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $40,440U.S. $44,470 | $43,450 | 150 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.8% |
| Highway Maintenance WorkersSOC 47-4051 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,300U.S. $50,260 | $41,880 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Producers and DirectorsSOC 27-2012 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,130U.S. $90,360 | $74,270 | 140 | Bachelor's degree | +4.0% |
| Vet TechSOC 29-2056 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $30,520U.S. $47,380 | $34,390 | 140 | Associate's degree | +9.4% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific ProductsSOC 41-4011 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $74,360U.S. $104,920 | $87,820 | 140 | Bachelor's degree | +1.2% |
| Court, Municipal, and License ClerksSOC 43-4031 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,350U.S. $48,700 | $41,240 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Automotive Body and Related RepairersSOC 49-3021 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,990U.S. $54,890 | $54,570 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| LinemanSOC 49-9051 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $99,800U.S. $95,320 | $86,760 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.3% |
| Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4081 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,960U.S. $47,180 | $43,520 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.6% |
| Project ManagerSOC 13-1082 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $91,080U.S. $102,320 | $95,540 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | +6.7% |
| Event PlannerSOC 13-1121 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $54,250U.S. $61,160 | $59,300 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | +5.8% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention WorkersSOC 33-1021 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $67,670U.S. $93,530 | $70,670 | 130 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.7% |
| UsherSOC 39-3031 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $21,430U.S. $32,910 | $22,530 | 130 | No formal educational credential | +0.9% |
| Bill and Account CollectorsSOC 43-3011 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,390U.S. $47,030 | $40,830 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.4% |
| Payroll and Timekeeping ClerksSOC 43-3051 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,450U.S. $58,260 | $46,920 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | -15.9% |
| Cement Masons and Concrete FinishersSOC 47-2051 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,240U.S. $57,020 | $43,900 | 130 | No formal educational credential | +1.6% |
| Aircraft MechanicSOC 49-3011 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,810U.S. $79,870 | $73,680 | 130 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.4% |
| FundraiserSOC 13-1131 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $53,380U.S. $72,550 | $58,570 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1194 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,520U.S. $63,820 | $65,670 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| Speech PathologistSOC 29-1127 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $70,810U.S. $97,870 | $77,040 | 120 | Master's degree | +16.6% |
| Ultrasound TechSOC 29-2032 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $68,180U.S. $96,590 | $71,890 | 120 | Associate's degree | +13.9% |
| ParamedicSOC 29-2043 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,090U.S. $60,600 | $54,070 | 120 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.7% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Correctional OfficersSOC 33-1011 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $84,270U.S. $77,970 | $86,910 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.5% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping WorkersSOC 37-1012 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,610U.S. $58,430 | $55,810 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| Pest Control TechnicianSOC 37-2021 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,990U.S. $45,250 | $42,820 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.5% |
| Purchasing ManagerSOC 11-3061 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $121,250U.S. $148,080 | $120,820 | 110 | Bachelor's degree | +4.0% |
| Budget AnalystSOC 13-2031 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,170U.S. $91,640 | $72,530 | 110 | Bachelor's degree | +1.9% |
| Financial Specialists, All OtherSOC 13-2099 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $94,520U.S. $81,100 | $93,960 | 110 | Bachelor's degree | +4.1% |
| LifeguardSOC 33-9092 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $21,940U.S. $33,580 | $23,930 | 110 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service WorkersSOC 39-1022 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,230U.S. $48,590 | $47,110 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.3% |
| Information and Record Clerks, All OtherSOC 43-4199 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,630U.S. $49,500 | $52,990 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| Maintenance WorkerSOC 49-9043 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,390U.S. $60,850 | $56,330 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair WorkersSOC 49-9098 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,070U.S. $39,630 | $35,450 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.3% |
| Bus DriverSOC 53-3052 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $59,050 | not published | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| Marketing ManagerSOC 11-2021 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $99,040U.S. $166,790 | $120,690 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +6.9% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1071 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $84,300U.S. $107,310 | $87,250 | 100 | Doctoral or professional degree | +17.9% |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1123 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,900U.S. $78,760 | $70,230 | 100 | Doctoral or professional degree | +0.0% |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All OtherSOC 29-2099 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,220U.S. $50,290 | $45,310 | 100 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.9% |
| Home InspectorSOC 47-4011 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,350U.S. $74,690 | $67,330 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.0% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All OtherSOC 49-9099 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $55,060U.S. $49,230 | $56,370 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| Cabinetmakers and Bench CarpentersSOC 51-7011 · Montgomery, AL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,720U.S. $46,680 | $40,770 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.9% |
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Geography
What area these numbers cover
- Search label
- Montgomery, AL
- BLS source geography
- Montgomery, AL
- Geography type
- Metropolitan Statistical Area
- CBSA code
- 33860
- States
- Alabama
- Delineation
- OMB Bulletin 23-01, as used by BLS OEWS May 2025
FAQ
Common questions
What are the highest-paying jobs in Montgomery, AL?
In the Montgomery, AL metropolitan area (CBSA 33860), BLS OEWS counted 165,550 jobs in May 2025, with a median annual wage of $44,950 across all occupations. Among occupations whose local estimate meets the reliability rule, the highest medians are IT Manager ($134,810), Financial Manager ($131,570), Lawyer ($125,290).
Is this the city or the metro area?
BLS reports occupational wages for the Montgomery, AL metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 33860), which includes Montgomery and surrounding communities. Figures describe that whole area, not Montgomery 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 Montgomery, AL metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 33860). 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 “careers in montgomery al”, “high paying jobs in montgomery al”, “careers in montgomery alabama” (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).