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Carpenters average salary by city in Alabama
- Florence$55,190
- Decatur$53,070
- Birmingham$52,160
- Huntsville$51,600
- Mobile$50,250
- Tuscaloosa$49,650
- Auburn$49,290
- Anniston$48,650
- Daphne$47,840
- Montgomery$47,200
- Gadsden$44,950
- Dothan$43,120
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florence | $55,190 | $51,740 | $44,920 | $44,228 | 85 |
| Decatur | $53,070 | $50,950 | $45,230 | $42,618 | 87 |
| Birmingham | $52,160 | $50,400 | $45,760 | $41,927 | 92 |
| Huntsville | $51,600 | $48,970 | $43,030 | $41,501 | 93 |
| Mobile | $50,250 | $48,540 | $43,600 | $40,476 | 88 |
| Tuscaloosa | $49,650 | $48,870 | $42,670 | $40,020 | 88 |
| Auburn | $49,290 | $47,610 | $41,640 | $39,747 | 88 |
| Anniston | $48,650 | $49,070 | $43,730 | $39,261 | 86 |
| Daphne | $47,840 | $46,990 | $37,780 | $38,645 | 95 |
| Montgomery | $47,200 | $47,360 | $36,850 | $38,159 | 90 |
| Gadsden | $44,950 | $41,180 | $36,940 | $36,451 | 86 |
| Dothan | $43,120 | $42,800 | $35,760 | $35,061 | 84 |
*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 47-2031.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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