What physicians, all other earn in Alabama and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham, AL | $237,040 | $113.96 | 1,420 |
| Huntsville, AL | $357,010 | $171.64 | 430 |
| Mobile, AL | $375,250 | $180.41 | 340 |
| Columbus, GA-AL | $191,360 | $92.00 | 320 |
| Montgomery, AL | $285,260 | $137.14 | 300 |
| Dothan, AL | $363,120 | $174.58 | 220 |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL | $133,880 | $64.37 | 210 |
| Auburn-Opelika, AL | $293,630 | $141.17 | 180 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $243,530 | $117.08 | 170 |
| Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL | $125,010 | $60.10 | 140 |
| Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $303,740 | $146.03 | 120 |
| Northwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $341,060 | $163.97 | 80 |
| Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $234,560 | $112.77 | 80 |
| Anniston-Oxford, AL | $149,360 | $71.81 | 60 |
| Gadsden, AL | $207,450 | $99.74 | 60 |
| Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $256,820 | $123.47 | 60 |
| Decatur, AL | $351,790 | $169.13 | 50 |
Physicians, All Other in Alabama earned a median of $272,610 a year ($131.06 an hour) in May 2025, 3% more than the national median of $265,930. The middle half earned $139,280 to $357,010.
Among areas in Alabama, pay was highest in Mobile, AL at $375,250.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.