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Average salary by job family in Dothan
| Management | $106,290 |
|---|---|
| Architecture and Engineering | $93,560 |
| Legal | $89,630 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $88,940 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $88,720 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $87,250 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $77,380 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $52,570 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $52,050 |
| Community and Social Service | $49,030 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $47,140 |
| Construction and Extraction | $46,290 |
| Protective Service | $45,670 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $42,710 |
| Production | $42,050 |
| Sales and Related | $41,710 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $40,620 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $39,920 |
| Healthcare Support | $32,500 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $30,830 |
| Personal Care and Service | $30,690 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $27,320 |
Highest-paying jobs in Dothan
- Physicians, All Other$330,960
- Nurse Anesthetists$198,950
- Personal Financial Advisors$181,450
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$161,720
- Financial Managers$138,710
- Lawyers$133,050
- Pharmacists$131,490
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$131,430
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$126,810
- Human Resources Managers$125,680
Most common jobs in Dothan and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | 2,360 | $32,380 | $28,770 |
| Registered Nurses | 1,940 | $70,540 | $67,430 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 1,640 | $59,910 | $61,900 |
| Cashiers | 1,630 | $26,490 | $27,040 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 1,330 | $34,040 | $33,910 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 1,260 | $35,480 | $35,960 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 1,200 | $23,250 | $22,360 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 1,190 | $40,990 | $39,500 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | 990 | $46,320 | $43,410 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 960 | $25,460 | $24,520 |
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Cost of living in Dothan
Prices in the Dothan area are 16% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 83.8 for 2024. The average local salary of $50,850 therefore buys what $60,656 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $196,979, 3.5 times the median household income of $56,772.
$196,979typical home value
$56,772median household income
83.8BEA price parity
151,804metro population
Take-home pay in Dothan
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $29,070 | $24,407 | $2,034 |
| Median wage | $38,170 | $31,301 | $2,608 |
| Average wage | $50,850 | $40,932 | $3,411 |
| 75th percentile wage | $59,180 | $47,258 | $3,938 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). City occupational taxes (for example in Birmingham and Gadsden) are not included.
Salaries for every job in Dothan
Management17 jobs
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$162K
- Financial Managers$139K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$131K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$127K
- Human Resources Managers$126K
- Industrial Production Managers$117K
- Sales Managers$116K
- General and Operations Managers$116K
- Marketing Managers$114K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$98K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$96K
- Construction Managers$92K
- Education Administrators, All Other$78K
- Food Service Managers$74K
- Social and Community Service Managers$69K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$58K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$44K
Architecture and Engineering7 jobs
Legal3 jobs
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical25 jobs
- Physicians, All Other$331K
- Nurse Anesthetists$199K
- Pharmacists$131K
- Physician Assistants$118K
- Nurse Practitioners$113K
- Physical Therapists$107K
- Occupational Therapists$94K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$81K
- Registered Nurses$71K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$65K
- Respiratory Therapists$59K
- Dental Hygienists$57K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$55K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$52K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$47K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$45K
- Surgical Technologists$44K
- Paramedics$43K
- Medical Records Specialists$41K
- Pharmacy Technicians$40K
- Psychiatric Technicians$36K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$35K
- Opticians, Dispensing$34K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$34K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$32K
Life, Physical, and Social Science2 jobs
Computer and Mathematical5 jobs
Business and Financial Operations15 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$181K
- Project Management Specialists$121K
- Management Analysts$105K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$97K
- Training and Development Specialists$95K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$89K
- Loan Officers$83K
- Accountants and Auditors$76K
- Logisticians$71K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$67K
- Human Resources Specialists$66K
- Cost Estimators$65K
- Compliance Officers$65K
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$61K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$57K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair16 jobs
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$75K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$75K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$62K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$59K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$59K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$56K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$53K
- Millwrights$51K
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$50K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$48K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$48K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$47K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$45K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$42K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$42K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$33K
Educational Instruction and Library9 jobs
- Instructional Coordinators$76K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$62K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$59K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$58K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$56K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$42K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$30K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$27K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$24K
Community and Social Service6 jobs
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$66K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$59K
- Healthcare Social Workers$58K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$50K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$49K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$26K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media5 jobs
Construction and Extraction12 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$63K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$60K
- Electricians$57K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$52K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$49K
- Sheet Metal Workers$47K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$43K
- Carpenters$43K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$43K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$38K
- Helpers--Electricians$36K
- Construction Laborers$34K
Protective Service6 jobs
Transportation and Material Moving15 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$62K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$60K
- Light Truck Drivers$42K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$42K
- Driver/Sales Workers$41K
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$40K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$38K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$35K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$34K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$33K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$31K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$30K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$29K
- Parking Attendants$24K
- Bus Drivers, School$17K
Production22 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$67K
- Machinists$52K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$49K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$46K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$45K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$44K
- Dental Laboratory Technicians$43K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$41K
- Food Batchmakers$41K
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$40K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$40K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$39K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$38K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$37K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$36K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$36K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$35K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$34K
- Helpers--Production Workers$32K
- Sewing Machine Operators$32K
- Bakers$30K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$27K
Sales and Related11 jobs
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$97K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$77K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$67K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$62K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$61K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$46K
- Advertising Sales Agents$43K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$36K
- Parts Salespersons$35K
- Retail Salespersons$32K
- Cashiers$26K
Office and Administrative Support27 jobs
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$63K
- Postal Service Clerks$60K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$60K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$59K
- Cargo and Freight Agents$57K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$55K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$53K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$49K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$42K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$41K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$41K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$41K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$41K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$40K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$40K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$39K
- Customer Service Representatives$38K
- Bill and Account Collectors$37K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$37K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$37K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$37K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$37K
- Tellers$37K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$31K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$31K
- Office Clerks, General$29K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$27K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry6 jobs
Healthcare Support9 jobs
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance6 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$49K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$41K
- Pest Control Workers$40K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$32K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$29K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$26K
Personal Care and Service10 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$46K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$46K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$37K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$35K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$32K
- Animal Caretakers$31K
- Recreation Workers$30K
- Residential Advisors$27K
- Childcare Workers$24K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$22K
Food Preparation and Serving Related13 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$38K
- Bartenders$31K
- Cooks, Restaurant$31K
- Dishwashers$27K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$27K
- Food Preparation Workers$26K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$26K
- Cooks, Fast Food$26K
- Waiters and Waitresses$25K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$25K
- Cooks, Short Order$24K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$23K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$22K
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Salary in Dothan: questions
What is a good salary in Dothan?
Half of all workers in the Dothan metro earn less than $38,170 and the average is $50,850. Earning more than $59,180 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Dothan to match a $70,751 salary elsewhere?
About $59,313, because prices here are 16% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 83.8).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Dothan?
Physicians, All Other ($330,960), Nurse Anesthetists ($198,950), Personal Financial Advisors ($181,450).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Dothan, AL (20020), all occupations and 247 individual jobs.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). City occupational taxes (for example in Birmingham and Gadsden) are not included.
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