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Chemists average salary by city in Alabama
- Decatur$114,740
- Huntsville$112,300
- Birmingham$101,050
- Mobile$98,040
- Montgomery$89,410
- Auburn$83,990
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur | $114,740 | $109,110 | $95,520 | $84,873 | 87 |
| Huntsville | $112,300 | $101,500 | $78,530 | $83,252 | 93 |
| Birmingham | $101,050 | $82,790 | $65,360 | $75,776 | 92 |
| Mobile | $98,040 | $102,600 | $77,950 | $73,776 | 88 |
| Montgomery | $89,410 | $81,700 | $70,710 | $68,041 | 90 |
| Auburn | $83,990 | $79,530 | $58,350 | $64,440 | 88 |
*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 19-2031.
- 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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