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Birmingham, AL

Cost of living & top-paying careers

Cost of Living

91.8

8% cheaper than the national average

Housing

94.6

5% cheaper than average

Top 15 Highest-Paying Jobs in Birmingham

Occupation	Local Salary	AI Risk
Podiatrists	$161,420	Low Risk 4/10
Architectural and engineering managers	$157,790	High Risk 7/10
Lawyers	$152,240	High Risk 8/10
Financial managers	$151,750	High Risk 7/10
Actuaries	$143,230	High Risk 8/10
Optometrists	$137,050	Low Risk 4/10
Pharmacists	$135,960	Moderate 5/10
Computer and information systems managers	$135,100	High Risk 7/10
Computer network architects	$127,850	High Risk 8/10
Human resources managers	$121,870	High Risk 7/10
Electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians	$120,040	Moderate 5/10
Top executives	$117,820	Moderate 6/10
Compensation and benefits managers	$114,760	High Risk 7/10
Training and development managers	$114,660	High Risk 7/10
Sales engineers	$112,080	High Risk 7/10

Occupation	Local Salary	AI Risk
Podiatrists	$161,420	Low Risk 4/10
Optometrists	$137,050	Low Risk 4/10
Occupational therapists	$100,640	Low Risk 3/10
Veterinarians	$98,160	Low Risk 4/10
Physical therapists	$97,520	Low Risk 3/10
Radiation therapists	$95,960	Low Risk 4/10
Electrical power-line installers and repairers	$95,140	Safe 2/10
Audiologists	$83,200	Low Risk 4/10
Chiropractors	$80,520	Low Risk 3/10
Nuclear medicine technologists	$80,110	Low Risk 4/10
Elevator and escalator installers and repairers	$76,700	Low Risk 3/10
Registered nurses	$76,020	Low Risk 4/10
Aircraft and avionics equipment mechanics and technicians	$65,970	Low Risk 3/10
Respiratory therapists	$65,130	Low Risk 4/10
Chefs and head cooks	$62,800	Low Risk 3/10

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Cost of Living Index: 100 = US national average. Below 100 = cheaper. Above 100 = more expensive. · Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OOH (2024)