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Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary average salary by city in Alabama
- Birmingham$45,010
- Mobile$31,970
- Huntsville$27,520
- Montgomery$25,570
- Auburn$24,650
- Daphne$24,540
- Florence$21,300
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | $45,010 | $38,310 | $37,510 | $36,496 | 92 |
| Mobile | $31,970 | $29,120 | $20,790 | $26,602 | 88 |
| Huntsville | $27,520 | $25,930 | $22,360 | $23,214 | 93 |
| Montgomery | $25,570 | $20,500 | $17,260 | $21,701 | 90 |
| Auburn | $24,650 | $22,600 | $17,730 | $20,985 | 88 |
| Daphne | $24,540 | $22,910 | $22,910 | $20,899 | 95 |
| Florence | $21,300 | $19,550 | $19,550 | $18,377 | 85 |
*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 25-9044.
- 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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