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Average salary by job family in Huntsville
| Management | $140,370 |
|---|---|
| Architecture and Engineering | $124,650 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $118,200 |
| Legal | $104,440 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $103,010 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $99,710 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $90,470 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $65,560 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $59,830 |
| Community and Social Service | $55,700 |
| Protective Service | $55,140 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $53,240 |
| Construction and Extraction | $52,500 |
| Production | $50,650 |
| Sales and Related | $48,270 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $46,980 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $43,390 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $38,780 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $36,860 |
| Healthcare Support | $36,010 |
| Personal Care and Service | $33,550 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $30,890 |
Highest-paying jobs in Huntsville
- Physicians, All Other$311,500
- Chief Executives$234,140
- Nurse Anesthetists$211,580
- Family Medicine Physicians$207,610
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$171,860
- Financial Managers$171,200
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$160,210
- Managers, All Other$159,490
- General and Operations Managers$155,960
- Physicists$155,940
Most common jobs in Huntsville and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 7,570 | $43,110 | $46,390 |
| Software Developers | 7,030 | $127,280 | $128,080 |
| Retail Salespersons | 7,030 | $34,900 | $33,120 |
| Registered Nurses | 6,800 | $75,210 | $77,090 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 5,330 | $36,990 | $34,620 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 5,030 | $27,030 | $27,180 |
| Aerospace Engineers | 4,880 | $135,660 | $131,090 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 4,700 | $46,410 | $46,090 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 4,370 | $41,440 | $39,500 |
| Cashiers | 4,320 | $29,660 | $29,860 |
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Cost of living in Huntsville
Prices in the Huntsville area are 7% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 93.1 for 2024. The average local salary of $71,090 therefore buys what $76,382 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $316,645, 3.8 times the median household income of $83,529.
$316,645typical home value
$83,529median household income
93.1BEA price parity
504,712metro population
Take-home pay in Huntsville
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $36,190 | $29,797 | $2,483 |
| Median wage | $51,740 | $41,608 | $3,467 |
| Average wage | $71,090 | $55,868 | $4,656 |
| 75th percentile wage | $89,810 | $68,307 | $5,692 |
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 Huntsville
Management27 jobs
- Chief Executives$234K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$172K
- Financial Managers$171K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$160K
- Managers, All Other$159K
- General and Operations Managers$156K
- Sales Managers$151K
- Marketing Managers$150K
- Public Relations Managers$149K
- Purchasing Managers$148K
- Industrial Production Managers$145K
- Natural Sciences Managers$142K
- Human Resources Managers$139K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$122K
- Facilities Managers$121K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$120K
- Construction Managers$103K
- Administrative Services Managers$102K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$101K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$100K
- Education Administrators, All Other$97K
- Social and Community Service Managers$81K
- Lodging Managers$77K
- Funeral Home Managers$77K
- Food Service Managers$72K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$68K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$47K
Architecture and Engineering26 jobs
- Engineers, All Other$150K
- Computer Hardware Engineers$140K
- Electrical Engineers$138K
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$137K
- Aerospace Engineers$136K
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$132K
- Nuclear Engineers$129K
- Materials Engineers$127K
- Civil Engineers$122K
- Environmental Engineers$116K
- Industrial Engineers$115K
- Mechanical Engineers$115K
- Chemical Engineers$109K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$108K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$94K
- Mechanical Drafters$79K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$73K
- Surveyors$70K
- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$70K
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$69K
- Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians$66K
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$64K
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters$63K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$63K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$56K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$47K
Computer and Mathematical16 jobs
- Computer Network Architects$135K
- Operations Research Analysts$131K
- Software Developers$127K
- Computer and Information Research Scientists$127K
- Information Security Analysts$125K
- Database Architects$123K
- Computer Systems Analysts$119K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$118K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$116K
- Data Scientists$116K
- Computer Programmers$115K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$103K
- Database Administrators$103K
- Web Developers$79K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$67K
- Computer User Support Specialists$54K
Legal3 jobs
Business and Financial Operations22 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$135K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$127K
- Management Analysts$123K
- Project Management Specialists$122K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$115K
- Logisticians$115K
- Budget Analysts$114K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$108K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$98K
- Compliance Officers$93K
- Accountants and Auditors$88K
- Loan Officers$88K
- Human Resources Specialists$84K
- Cost Estimators$83K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$80K
- Training and Development Specialists$78K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$77K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$73K
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$68K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$62K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$58K
- Fundraisers$57K
Life, Physical, and Social Science15 jobs
- Physicists$156K
- Physical Scientists, All Other$155K
- Chemists$112K
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$102K
- Atmospheric and Space Scientists$99K
- Urban and Regional Planners$98K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$95K
- Biological Scientists, All Other$88K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$88K
- School Psychologists$79K
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$72K
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$65K
- Chemical Technicians$56K
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$53K
- Biological Technicians$48K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical31 jobs
- Physicians, All Other$312K
- Nurse Anesthetists$212K
- Family Medicine Physicians$208K
- Optometrists$148K
- Pharmacists$137K
- Veterinarians$124K
- Physician Assistants$117K
- Nurse Practitioners$111K
- Physical Therapists$101K
- Chiropractors$101K
- Occupational Therapists$94K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$81K
- Nuclear Medicine Technologists$81K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$79K
- Registered Nurses$75K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$70K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$69K
- Respiratory Therapists$67K
- Dental Hygienists$63K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$61K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$56K
- Athletic Trainers$54K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$53K
- Surgical Technologists$53K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$52K
- Medical Records Specialists$45K
- Opticians, Dispensing$44K
- Pharmacy Technicians$43K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$41K
- Psychiatric Technicians$38K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$37K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media14 jobs
- Technical Writers$96K
- Special Effects Artists and Animators$88K
- Public Relations Specialists$83K
- Interior Designers$81K
- Producers and Directors$75K
- Graphic Designers$67K
- Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film$63K
- Audio and Video Technicians$51K
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$46K
- Interpreters and Translators$43K
- Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$43K
- Coaches and Scouts$42K
- Photographers$40K
- Floral Designers$36K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair27 jobs
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$81K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$78K
- Avionics Technicians$75K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$69K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$67K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$67K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$65K
- Millwrights$65K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$64K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$63K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$62K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$60K
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$58K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$57K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$55K
- Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers$54K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$54K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$54K
- Mechanical Door Repairers$51K
- Home Appliance Repairers$51K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$50K
- Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians$50K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$48K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$48K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$44K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$38K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$38K
Community and Social Service8 jobs
- Health Education Specialists$79K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$62K
- Healthcare Social Workers$61K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$59K
- Clergy$57K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$55K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$51K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$37K
Protective Service12 jobs
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$105K
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$104K
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$83K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$78K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$64K
- Transportation Security Screeners$64K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$57K
- Firefighters$52K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$52K
- Private Detectives and Investigators$48K
- Security Guards$39K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$28K
Educational Instruction and Library23 jobs
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$83K
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$82K
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$75K
- Instructional Coordinators$72K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$68K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$67K
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$67K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$66K
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$65K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$65K
- Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$65K
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary$64K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School$63K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$63K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$63K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$62K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$47K
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$45K
- Tutors$36K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$30K
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$28K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$27K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$23K
Construction and Extraction16 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$68K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$65K
- Electricians$59K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$58K
- Sheet Metal Workers$57K
- Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$53K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$52K
- Carpenters$52K
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$49K
- Pipelayers$48K
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$48K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$47K
- Tile and Stone Setters$47K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$46K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$45K
- Construction Laborers$38K
Production35 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$78K
- Tool and Die Makers$71K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$71K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$70K
- Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers$65K
- Machinists$63K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$63K
- Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders$61K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$53K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$50K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49K
- Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$46K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$46K
- Dental Laboratory Technicians$46K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$45K
- Production Workers, All Other$44K
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$44K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$43K
- Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$43K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$43K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$42K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$42K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$41K
- Printing Press Operators$41K
- Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$40K
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$40K
- Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$37K
- Helpers--Production Workers$37K
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$37K
- Sewing Machine Operators$37K
- Bakers$34K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$32K
- Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$30K
Sales and Related12 jobs
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$126K
- Insurance Sales Agents$86K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$80K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$78K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$78K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$78K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$52K
- Advertising Sales Agents$49K
- Parts Salespersons$41K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$39K
- Retail Salespersons$35K
- Cashiers$30K
Office and Administrative Support36 jobs
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$77K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$68K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$65K
- Postal Service Clerks$61K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$60K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$59K
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$58K
- Meter Readers, Utilities$55K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$53K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$52K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$51K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$51K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$50K
- Bill and Account Collectors$48K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$48K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$47K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$46K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$45K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$45K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$44K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$44K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$43K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$43K
- Customer Service Representatives$42K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$41K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$41K
- Data Entry Keyers$40K
- Tellers$40K
- Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks$40K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$39K
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$35K
- Office Clerks, General$35K
- Couriers and Messengers$35K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$34K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$30K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$29K
Transportation and Material Moving16 jobs
- Commercial Pilots$106K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$62K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$58K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$53K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$48K
- Light Truck Drivers$48K
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$42K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$41K
- Driver/Sales Workers$38K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$37K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$35K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$34K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$32K
- Parking Attendants$31K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$31K
- Bus Drivers, School$23K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry2 jobs
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance7 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$59K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$48K
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners$45K
- Pest Control Workers$42K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$40K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$34K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$28K
Healthcare Support14 jobs
- Physical Therapist Assistants$66K
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$64K
- Massage Therapists$61K
- Dental Assistants$44K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$43K
- Medical Transcriptionists$41K
- Phlebotomists$38K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$38K
- Medical Assistants$38K
- Pharmacy Aides$37K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$36K
- Nursing Assistants$34K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$30K
- Physical Therapist Aides$27K
Personal Care and Service12 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$54K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$48K
- Skincare Specialists$46K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$42K
- Recreation Workers$34K
- Animal Caretakers$34K
- Tour and Travel Guides$33K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$33K
- Concierges$32K
- Residential Advisors$30K
- Childcare Workers$26K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$26K
Food Preparation and Serving Related14 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$66K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$43K
- Cooks, Restaurant$35K
- Bartenders$32K
- Dishwashers$31K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$31K
- Food Preparation Workers$31K
- Cooks, Fast Food$30K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$29K
- Waiters and Waitresses$28K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$28K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$27K
- Cooks, Short Order$26K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$24K
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Salary in Huntsville: questions
What is a good salary in Huntsville?
Half of all workers in the Huntsville metro earn less than $51,740 and the average is $71,090. Earning more than $89,810 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Huntsville to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $64,936, because prices here are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.1).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Huntsville?
Physicians, All Other ($311,500), Chief Executives ($234,140), Nurse Anesthetists ($211,580).
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 Huntsville, AL (26620), all occupations and 388 individual jobs. What a metro area includes.
- 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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