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Education Administrators, Postsecondary average salary by city in Alabama
- Tuscaloosa$125,480
- Huntsville$119,900
- Birmingham$116,130
- Mobile$116,120
- Montgomery$106,850
- Gadsden$86,060
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscaloosa | $125,480 | $99,590 | $78,490 | $91,940 | 88 |
| Huntsville | $119,900 | $103,200 | $79,380 | $88,302 | 93 |
| Birmingham | $116,130 | $101,070 | $81,090 | $85,797 | 92 |
| Mobile | $116,120 | $101,120 | $66,440 | $85,790 | 88 |
| Montgomery | $106,850 | $99,330 | $77,640 | $79,630 | 90 |
| Gadsden | $86,060 | $74,990 | $59,580 | $65,815 | 86 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; city occupational taxes (for example in Birmingham and Gadsden) are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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. SOC code 11-9033.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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