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Average salary by job family in Mobile
| Management | $121,200 |
|---|---|
| Architecture and Engineering | $102,480 |
| Legal | $98,320 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $95,940 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $92,820 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $81,770 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $78,670 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $61,270 |
| Production | $57,140 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $54,790 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $54,340 |
| Construction and Extraction | $52,190 |
| Community and Social Service | $51,700 |
| Protective Service | $50,430 |
| Sales and Related | $46,480 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $45,940 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $44,200 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $37,660 |
| Healthcare Support | $34,370 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $33,880 |
| Personal Care and Service | $32,710 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $29,500 |
Highest-paying jobs in Mobile
- Physicians, All Other$339,690
- Dentists, General$240,610
- Chief Executives$217,020
- Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers$209,110
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$167,960
- Financial Managers$155,030
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$144,730
- Lawyers$143,670
- Sales Managers$140,540
- Marketing Managers$137,620
Most common jobs in Mobile and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | 5,260 | $78,800 | $79,490 |
| Retail Salespersons | 4,900 | $33,390 | $29,710 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 3,840 | $36,890 | $35,070 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 3,780 | $43,770 | $42,840 |
| Cashiers | 3,710 | $27,900 | $28,240 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 3,510 | $55,630 | $51,010 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 3,160 | $25,720 | $23,510 |
| General and Operations Managers | 2,750 | $135,090 | $106,690 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 2,570 | $37,640 | $37,230 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 2,510 | $27,680 | $26,860 |
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Cost of living in Mobile
Prices in the Mobile area are 12% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 88.1 for 2024. The average local salary of $58,170 therefore buys what $66,029 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $197,857, 3.4 times the median household income of $58,119.
$197,857typical home value
$58,119median household income
88.1BEA price parity
413,162metro population
Take-home pay in Mobile
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $33,220 | $27,547 | $2,296 |
| Median wage | $47,000 | $38,008 | $3,167 |
| Average wage | $58,170 | $46,491 | $3,874 |
| 75th percentile wage | $68,390 | $54,074 | $4,506 |
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 Mobile
Management26 jobs
- Chief Executives$217K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$168K
- Financial Managers$155K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$145K
- Sales Managers$141K
- Marketing Managers$138K
- General and Operations Managers$135K
- Industrial Production Managers$134K
- Managers, All Other$132K
- Purchasing Managers$132K
- Facilities Managers$130K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$124K
- Human Resources Managers$123K
- Natural Sciences Managers$122K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$116K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$109K
- Construction Managers$100K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$98K
- Administrative Services Managers$84K
- Education Administrators, All Other$79K
- Social and Community Service Managers$76K
- Public Relations Managers$75K
- Lodging Managers$74K
- Funeral Home Managers$73K
- Food Service Managers$71K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$66K
Architecture and Engineering18 jobs
- Chemical Engineers$129K
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$123K
- Industrial Engineers$118K
- Mechanical Engineers$114K
- Civil Engineers$113K
- Electrical Engineers$113K
- Engineers, All Other$113K
- Environmental Engineers$110K
- Aerospace Engineers$105K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$104K
- Materials Engineers$103K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$79K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$73K
- Surveyors$72K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$58K
- Mechanical Drafters$57K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$56K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$52K
Legal3 jobs
Computer and Mathematical13 jobs
- Computer Network Architects$124K
- Software Developers$120K
- Information Security Analysts$115K
- Data Scientists$101K
- Computer Systems Analysts$100K
- Database Administrators$95K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$91K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$82K
- Computer Programmers$81K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$80K
- Web Developers$75K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$72K
- Computer User Support Specialists$54K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical29 jobs
- Physicians, All Other$340K
- Dentists, General$241K
- Pharmacists$132K
- Physician Assistants$114K
- Nurse Practitioners$107K
- Chiropractors$100K
- Physical Therapists$97K
- Occupational Therapists$93K
- Registered Nurses$79K
- Respiratory Therapists$76K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$73K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$73K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$70K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$69K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$61K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$61K
- Dental Hygienists$60K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$56K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$54K
- Athletic Trainers$53K
- Surgical Technologists$51K
- Paramedics$46K
- Medical Records Specialists$44K
- Pharmacy Technicians$42K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$40K
- Psychiatric Technicians$38K
- Opticians, Dispensing$38K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$37K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$36K
Business and Financial Operations24 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$136K
- Management Analysts$122K
- Project Management Specialists$110K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$107K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$93K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$88K
- Budget Analysts$86K
- Compliance Officers$82K
- Logisticians$82K
- Loan Officers$82K
- Cost Estimators$82K
- Accountants and Auditors$79K
- Insurance Underwriters$78K
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$76K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$76K
- Training and Development Specialists$71K
- Human Resources Specialists$70K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$70K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$66K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$66K
- Fundraisers$60K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$59K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$53K
- Labor Relations Specialists$49K
Life, Physical, and Social Science12 jobs
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$101K
- Chemists$98K
- Biological Scientists, All Other$97K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$90K
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$80K
- Urban and Regional Planners$78K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$77K
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$65K
- Chemical Technicians$63K
- Anthropologists and Archeologists$63K
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$47K
- Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians$40K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair24 jobs
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$91K
- Avionics Technicians$90K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$84K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$79K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$68K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$67K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$66K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$66K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$64K
- Millwrights$61K
- Riggers$60K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$60K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$57K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$55K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$54K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$52K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$51K
- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$51K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$48K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$43K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$41K
- Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers$39K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$37K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$37K
Production33 jobs
- Chemical Plant and System Operators$92K
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$83K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$81K
- Gas Plant Operators$78K
- Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers$63K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$61K
- Machinists$60K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$60K
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$60K
- Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers$60K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$57K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$53K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$52K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$50K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$46K
- Dental Laboratory Technicians$45K
- Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders$45K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$45K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$44K
- Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators$43K
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$41K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$41K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$40K
- Printing Press Operators$39K
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$39K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$37K
- Helpers--Production Workers$36K
- Food Batchmakers$36K
- Sewing Machine Operators$34K
- Bakers$32K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$28K
- Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$28K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media11 jobs
- Technical Writers$84K
- Producers and Directors$70K
- Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners$67K
- Interior Designers$58K
- Coaches and Scouts$56K
- Public Relations Specialists$54K
- Graphic Designers$52K
- Audio and Video Technicians$51K
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$44K
- Photographers$42K
- Floral Designers$33K
Educational Instruction and Library28 jobs
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$100K
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$96K
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$92K
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$91K
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$87K
- Instructional Coordinators$74K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$71K
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$71K
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$70K
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$69K
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary$65K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$64K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$64K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School$63K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$63K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$59K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$59K
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$59K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$58K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$56K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$43K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$38K
- Library Technicians$36K
- Tutors$36K
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$32K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$26K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$23K
Construction and Extraction16 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$71K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$66K
- Electricians$59K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$59K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$51K
- Carpenters$50K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$48K
- Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$48K
- Roofers$46K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$45K
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$41K
- Helpers--Electricians$41K
- Helpers--Carpenters$40K
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$40K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$38K
- Construction Laborers$37K
Community and Social Service11 jobs
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$66K
- Health Education Specialists$62K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$58K
- Healthcare Social Workers$58K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$58K
- Clergy$53K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$52K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$51K
- Community Health Workers$49K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$45K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$36K
Protective Service11 jobs
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$100K
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$83K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$73K
- Transportation Security Screeners$61K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$61K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$60K
- Firefighters$51K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$50K
- Private Detectives and Investigators$46K
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$45K
- Security Guards$34K
Sales and Related13 jobs
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$103K
- Insurance Sales Agents$99K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$81K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$77K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$76K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$70K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$69K
- Advertising Sales Agents$58K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$49K
- Parts Salespersons$38K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$37K
- Retail Salespersons$33K
- Cashiers$28K
Transportation and Material Moving20 jobs
- Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers$209K
- Commercial Pilots$127K
- Ship Engineers$98K
- Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels$82K
- Crane and Tower Operators$73K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$65K
- Sailors and Marine Oilers$56K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$56K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$51K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$48K
- Light Truck Drivers$44K
- Driver/Sales Workers$43K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$38K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$37K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$33K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$32K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$31K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$30K
- Parking Attendants$27K
- Bus Drivers, School$19K
Office and Administrative Support33 jobs
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$67K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$67K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$61K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$61K
- Postal Service Clerks$61K
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$58K
- Cargo and Freight Agents$55K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$53K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$53K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$50K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$49K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$49K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$47K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$44K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$44K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$44K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$43K
- Bill and Account Collectors$43K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$43K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$42K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$42K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$41K
- Customer Service Representatives$41K
- Tellers$40K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$39K
- Data Entry Keyers$39K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$36K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$35K
- Office Clerks, General$33K
- Couriers and Messengers$32K
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$32K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$32K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$29K
Healthcare Support13 jobs
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$65K
- Physical Therapist Assistants$63K
- Massage Therapists$43K
- Dental Assistants$41K
- Pharmacy Aides$38K
- Phlebotomists$38K
- Medical Assistants$37K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$36K
- Medical Transcriptionists$35K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$34K
- Nursing Assistants$33K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$30K
- Physical Therapist Aides$26K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance7 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$55K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$44K
- Pest Control Workers$43K
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners$40K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$36K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$32K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$28K
Personal Care and Service14 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$55K
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$47K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$44K
- Skincare Specialists$41K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$36K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$36K
- Recreation Workers$34K
- Funeral Attendants$33K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$33K
- Animal Caretakers$32K
- Residential Advisors$30K
- Tour and Travel Guides$29K
- Childcare Workers$24K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$24K
Food Preparation and Serving Related13 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$63K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$40K
- Cooks, Restaurant$33K
- Bartenders$31K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$30K
- Dishwashers$28K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$28K
- Food Preparation Workers$28K
- Waiters and Waitresses$28K
- Cooks, Fast Food$28K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$26K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$26K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$25K
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Salary in Mobile: questions
What is a good salary in Mobile?
Half of all workers in the Mobile metro earn less than $47,000 and the average is $58,170. Earning more than $68,390 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Mobile to match a $70,751 salary elsewhere?
About $62,330, because prices here are 12% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.1).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Mobile?
Physicians, All Other ($339,690), Dentists, General ($240,610), Chief Executives ($217,020).
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 Mobile, AL (33660), all occupations and 372 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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