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Photographers average salary by city in Alabama
- Montgomery$53,320
- Birmingham$48,210
- Mobile$41,770
- Huntsville$40,120
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery | $53,320 | $52,160 | $34,040 | $42,808 | 90 |
| Birmingham | $48,210 | $38,390 | $27,590 | $38,926 | 92 |
| Mobile | $41,770 | $37,490 | $26,550 | $34,035 | 88 |
| Huntsville | $40,120 | $31,200 | $28,800 | $32,782 | 93 |
*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 27-4021.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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