Highest-paying jobs in Montgomery

Highest-paying jobs in Montgomery

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In Montgomery, the annual mean wage is $45,300 or 19.6% lower than national mean of $56,310, while the highest-paying occupation makes $205,010. Read on to see which jobs make the list.
Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. 2/51 SLIDES © Canva #50. Health specialties teachers, postsecondary Montgomery, AL
– Annual mean salary: $74,550
– #87 highest pay among all metros
– Employment: 110
National
– Annual mean salary: $124,890
– Employment: 200,040
– Entry level education requirements: Doctoral or professional degree
– Metros with highest average pay:
— Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT ($211,500)
— Jackson, MS ($195,830)
— Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA ($176,930)
– Job description: Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine. Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. 3/51 SLIDES © Canva #49. Mechanical engineers Montgomery, AL
– Annual mean salary: $75,540
– #287 highest pay among all metros
– Employment: 200
National
– Annual mean salary: $95,560
– Employment: 293,960
– Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
– Metros with highest average pay:
— San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($125,760)
— San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($124,190)
— Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX ($123,700)
– Job description: Perform engineering duties in planning and designing tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment. Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment such as centralized heat, gas, water, and steam systems. Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. 4/51 SLIDES © Canva #48. Computer systems analysts Montgomery, AL
– Annual mean salary: $76,520
– #272 highest pay among all metros
– Employment: 240
National
– Annual mean salary: $99,020
– Employment: 574,450
– Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
– Metros with highest average pay:
— San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($133,970)
— San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($125,350)
— Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX ($124,070)
– Job description: Analyze science, engineering, business, and other data processing problems to develop and implement solutions to complex applications problems, system administration issues, or network concerns. Perform systems management and integration functions, improve existing computer systems, and review computer system capabilities, workflow, and schedule limitations. May analyze or recommend commercially available software. Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. Slideshow continues on the next slide 5/51 SLIDES © rawpixel.com // Shutterstock #47. Art directors Montgomery, AL
– Annual mean salary: $77,430
– #76 highest pay among all metros
– Employment: data not available
National
– Annual mean salary: $114,490
– Employment: 40,950
– Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
– Metros with highest average pay:
— Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA ($147,070)
— San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($144,660)
— New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA ($142,260)
– Job description: Formulate design concepts and presentation approaches for visual productions and media, such as print, broadcasting, video, and film. Direct workers engaged in artwork or layout design. Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. 6/51 SLIDES © Simon Fraser Universtiy // flickr #46. Instructional coordinators Montgomery, AL
– Annual mean salary: $77,830
– #45 highest pay among all metros
– Employment: 370
National
– Annual mean salary: $70,160
– Employment: 174,900
– Entry level education requirements: Master’s degree
– Metros with highest average pay:
— New Haven, CT ($111,440)
— Warner Robins, GA ($110,800)
— Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA ($104,000)
– Job description: Develop instructional material, coordinate educational content, and incorporate current technology into instruction in order to provide guidelines to educators and instructors for developing curricula and conducting courses. May train and coach teachers. Includes educational consultants and specialists, and instructional material directors. Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. 7/51 SLIDES © goodluz // Shutterstock #45. Real estate sales agents Montgomery, AL
– Annual mean salary: $78,210
– #17 highest pay among all metros
– Employment: 180
National
– Annual mean salary: $62,990
– Employment: 168,740
– Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
– Metros with highest average pay:
— Salinas, CA ($106,280)
— San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($101,300)
— New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA ($98,580)
– Job description: Rent, buy, or sell property for clients. Perform duties such as study property listings, interview prospective clients, accompany clients to property site, discuss conditions of sale, and draw up real estate contracts. Includes agents who represent buyer. Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. 8/51 SLIDES © Aykut Erdogdu // Shutterstock #44. Physical therapists Montgomery, AL
– Annual mean salary: $78,300
– #351 highest pay among all metros
– Employment: 130
National
– Annual mean salary: $91,680
– Employment: 220,870
– Entry level education requirements: Doctoral or professional degree
– Metros with highest average pay:
— El Centro, CA ($143,500)
— Modesto, CA ($123,370)
— Visalia-Porterville, CA ($119,510)
– Job description: Assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury. Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. 9/51 SLIDES © David Bibo // Wikimedia Commons #43. Education administrators, kindergarten through secondary Montgomery, AL
– Annual mean salary: $78,820
– #321 highest pay among all metros
– Employment: 240
National
– Annual mean salary: $103,010
– Employment: 262,480
– Entry level education requirements: Master’s degree
– Metros with highest average pay:
— Modesto, CA ($154,970)
— New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA ($146,070)
— Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT ($145,590)
– Job description: Plan, direct, or coordinate the academic, administrative, or auxiliary activities of kindergarten, elementary, or secondary schools. Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. Slideshow continues on the next slide 10/51 SLIDES © Kelly Ogden // Wikimedia Commons #42. Transportation, storage, and distribution managers Montgomery, AL
– Annual mean salary: $79,040
– #284 highest pay among all metros
– Employment: 100
National
– Annual mean salary: $105,100
– Employment: 132,210
– Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
– Metros with highest average pay:
— San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($163,580)
— Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT ($137,680)
— Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ ($136,410)
– Job description: Plan, direct, or coordinate transportation, storage, or distribution activities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable government laws or regulations. Includes logistics managers. Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. 11/51 SLIDES © PIYAWAT WONGOPASS // Shutterstock #41. Computer programmers Montgomery, AL
– Annual mean salary: $79,260
– #146 highest pay among all metros
– Employment: 490
National
– Annual mean salary: $95,640
– Employment: 178,140
– Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
– Metros with highest average pay:
— San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($125,420)
— Midland, TX ($119,390)
— San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($113,530)
– Job description: Create, modify, and test the code and scripts that allow computer applications to run. Work from specifications drawn up by software and web developers or other individuals. May develop and write computer programs to store, locate, and retrieve specific documents, data, and information. Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. 12/51 SLIDES © Monkey Business Images // Shutterstock #40. Industrial engineers Montgomery, AL
– Annual mean salary: $79,940
– #264 highest pay among all metros
– Employment: 400
National
– Annual mean salary: $93,610
– Employment: 290,190
– Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
– Metros with highest average pay:
— Billings, MT ($125,760)
— San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($123,710)
— Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX ($123,510)
– Job description: Design, develop, test, and evaluate integrated systems for managing industrial production processes, including human work factors, quality control, inventory control, logistics and material flow, cost analysis, and production coordination. Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. 13/51 SLIDES © Skycolors // Shutterstock #39. Commercial pilots Montgomery, AL
– Annual mean salary: $80,010
– #89 highest pay among all metros
– Employment: 40
National
– Annual mean salary: $110,830
– Employment: 37,120
– Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
– Metros with highest average pay:
— Sioux City, IA-NE-SD ($153,990)
— Medford, OR ($152,730)
— Sacramento–Roseville–Arden-Arcade, CA ($152,290)
– Job description: Pilot and navigate the flight of fixed-wing aircraft on nonscheduled air carrier routes, or helicopters. Requires Commercial Pilot certificate. Includes charter pilots with similar certification, and air ambulance and air tour pilots. Excludes regional, national, and international airline pilots. Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. 14/51 SLIDES © Luisa Leal Photography // Shutterstock #38. Electrical power-line installers and repairers Montgomery, AL
– Annual mean salary: $81,600
– #73 highest pay among all metros
– Employment: 350
National
– Annual mean salary: $74,410
– Employment: 114,930
– Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
– Metros with highest average pay:
— San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($114,820)
— Redding, CA ($112,850)
— San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($111,810)
– Job description: Install or repair cables or wires used in electrical power or distribution systems. May erect poles and light or heavy duty transmission towers. Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. Slideshow continues on the next slide 15/51 SLIDES © Jacob Lund // Shutterstock #37. Database administrators and architects Montgomery, AL
– Annual mean salary: $84,020
– #154 highest pay among all metros
– Employment: 500
National
– Annual mean salary: $101,090
– Employment: 133,630
– Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
– Metros with highest average pay:
— San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($143,340)
— Trenton, NJ ($126,540)
— Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA ($120,430)
– Job description: Administer, test, and implement computer databases, applying knowledge of database management systems. Coordinate changes to computer databases. Identify, investigate, and resolve database performance issues, database capacity, and database scalability. May plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard computer databases. Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. 16/51 SLIDES © Jacob Lund // Shutterstock #36. Architects, except landscape and naval Montgomery, AL
– Annual mean salary: $84,430
– #92 highest pay among all metros
– Employment: 130
National
– Annual mean salary: $89,470
– Employment: 103,900
– Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
– Metros with highest average pay:
— Sacramento–Roseville–Arden-Arcade, CA ($114,930)
— San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($113,510)
— Santa Rosa, CA ($112,110)
– Job description: Plan and design structures, such as private residences, office buildings, theaters, factories, and other structural property. Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. 17/51 SLIDES © Canva #35. First-line supervisors of police and detectives Montgomery, AL
– Annual mean salary: $86,370
– #186 highest pay among all metros
– Employment: 80
National
– Annual mean salary: $97,180
– Employment: 122,310
– Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
– Metros with highest average pay:
— San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($200,090)
— San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($182,810)
— Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA ($182,720)
– Job description: Directly supervise and coordinate activities of members of police force. Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. 18/51 SLIDES © possohh // Shutterstock #34. Emergency management directors Montgomery, AL
– Annual mean salary: $87,560
– #27 highest pay among all metros
– Employment: 90
National
– Annual mean salary: $84,310
– Employment: 10,210
– Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
– Metros with highest average pay:
— San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($141,820)
— San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($138,590)
— Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV ($122,610)
– Job description: Plan and direct disaster response or crisis management activities, provide disaster preparedness training, and prepare emergency plans and procedures for natural (e.g., hurricanes, floods, earthquakes), wartime, or technological (e.g., nuclear power plant emergencies or hazardous materials spills) disasters or hostage situations. Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. 19/51 SLIDES © fizkes // Shutterstock #33. Management analysts Montgomery, AL
– Annual mean salary: $87,620
– #152 highest pay among all metros
– Employment: 350
National
– Annual mean salary: $97,580
– Employment: 734,000
– Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
– Metros with highest average pay:
— Dothan, AL ($163,720)
— Barnstable Town, MA ($157,490)
— Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT ($135,250)
– Job description: Conduct organizational studies and evaluations, design systems and procedures, conduct work simplification and measurement studies, and prepare operations and procedures manuals to assist management in operating more efficiently and effectively. Includes program analysts and management consultants. Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. 20/51 SLIDES © BDUK fibre // flickr #32. Electronics engineers, except computer Montgomery, AL
– Annual mean salary: $88,830
– #155 highest pay among all metros
– Employment: 40
National
– Annual mean salary: $112,320
– Employment: 122,320
– Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
– Metros with highest average pay:
— San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($148,210)
— Austin-Round Rock, TX ($134,110)
— Idaho Falls, ID ($131,740)
– Job description: Research, design, develop, or test electronic components and systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use employing knowledge of electronic theory and materials properties. Design electronic circuits and components for use in fields such as telecommunications, aerospace guidance and propulsion control, acoustics, or instruments and controls. Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. 21/51 SLIDES © Monkey Business Images // Shutterstock #31. Medical and health services managers Montgomery, AL
– Annual mean salary: $88,860
– #347 highest pay among all metros
– Employment: data not available
National
– Annual mean salary: $118,800
– Employment: 402,540
– Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
– Metros with highest average pay:
— Vallejo-Fairfield, CA ($174,010)
— Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA ($171,430)
— Madera, CA ($168,090)
– Job description: Plan, direct, or coordinate medical and health services in hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, public health agencies, or similar organizations. Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. 22/51 SLIDES © Canva #30. Civil engineers Montgomery, AL
– Annual mean salary: $90,460
– #135 highest pay among all metros
– Employment: 520
National
– Annual mean salary: $95,440
– Employment: 300,850
– Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
– Metros with highest average pay:
— New Orleans-Metairie, LA ($125,910)
— Sacramento–Roseville–Arden-Arcade, CA ($121,970)
— San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($119,860)
– Job description: Perform engineering duties in planning, designing, and overseeing construction and maintenance of building structures and facilities, such as roads, railroads, airports, bridges, harbors, channels, dams, irrigation projects, pipelines, power plants, and water and sewage systems. Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. 23/51 SLIDES © Roman Samborskyi // Shutterstock #29. Software developers and software quality assurance analysts and testers Montgomery, AL
– Annual mean salary: $90,700
– #214 highest pay among all metros
– Employment: 670
National
– Annual mean salary: $114,270
– Employment: 1,476,800
– Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
– Metros with highest average pay:
— San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($157,480)
— San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($144,740)
— Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA ($140,930)
– Job description: Research, design, and develop computer and network software or specialized utility programs. Analyze user needs and develop software solutions, applying principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis. Update software or enhance existing software capabilities. May work with computer hardware engineers to integrate hardware and software systems, and develop specifications and performance requirements. May maintain databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team. Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. 24/51 SLIDES © USACE NY // Flickr #28. Construction managers Montgomery, AL
– Annual mean salary: $91,500
– #224 highest pay among all metros
– Employment: 250
National
– Annual mean salary: $107,260
– Employment: 285,640
– Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
– Metros with highest average pay:
— Napa, CA ($161,780)
— Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ ($154,800)
— New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA ($153,490)
– Job description: Plan, direct, or coordinate, usually through subordinate supervisory personnel, activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems. Participate in the conceptual development of a construction project and oversee its organization, scheduling, budgeting, and implementation. Includes managers in specialized construction fields, such as carpentry or plumbing. Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. 25/51 SLIDES © Canva #27. Electrical engineers Montgomery, AL
– Annual mean salary: $91,750
– #203 highest pay among all metros
– Employment: 220
National
– Annual mean salary: $105,990
– Employment: 185,220
– Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
– Metros with highest average pay:
— San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($150,480)
— Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV ($130,150)
— Idaho Falls, ID ($125,700)
– Job description: Research, design, develop, test, or supervise the manufacturing and installation of electrical equipment, components, or systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use. Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. 26/51 SLIDES © Jacob Lund // Shutterstock #26. Human resources managers Montgomery, AL
– Annual mean salary: $91,920
– #299 highest pay among all metros
– Employment: 140
National
– Annual mean salary: $134,580
– Employment: 156,600
– Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
– Metros with highest average pay:
— Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT ($194,040)
— San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($183,890)
— New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA ($179,870)
– Job description: Plan, direct, or coordinate human resources activities and staff of an organization. Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. 27/51 SLIDES © Natee K Jindakum // Shutterstock #25. Financial examiners Montgomery, AL
– Annual mean salary: $92,520
– #29 highest pay among all metros
– Employment: 80
National
– Annual mean salary: $92,730
– Employment: 68,210
– Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
– Metros with highest average pay:
— San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($130,230)
— New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA ($125,050)
— Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV ($124,620)
– Job description: Enforce or ensure compliance with laws and regulations governing financial and securities institutions and financial and real estate transactions. May examine, verify, or authenticate records. Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. 28/51 SLIDES © Stock Rocket // Shutterstock #24. Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products Montgomery, AL
– Annual mean salary: $93,490
– #115 highest pay among all metros
– Employment: data not available
National
– Annual mean salary: $99,680
– Employment: 288,150
– Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
– Metros with highest average pay:
— Rochester, NY ($150,650)
— San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($143,850)
— Battle Creek, MI ($141,310)
– Job description: Sell goods for wholesalers or manufacturers where technical or scientific knowledge is required in such areas as biology, engineering, chemistry, and electronics, normally obtained from at least 2 years of postsecondary education. Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. 29/51 SLIDES © Jacob Lund // Shutterstock #23. Education administrators, postsecondary Montgomery, AL
– Annual mean salary: $93,830
– #160 highest pay among all metros
– Employment: 250
National
– Annual mean salary: $115,200
– Employment: 140,880
– Entry level education requirements: Master’s degree
– Metros with highest average pay:
— Ithaca, NY ($205,810)
— Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC ($178,210)
— Charlottesville, VA ($176,040)
– Job description: Plan, direct, or coordinate student instruction, administration, and services, as well as other research and educational activities, at postsecondary institutions, including universities, colleges, and junior and community colleges. Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. 30/51 SLIDES © IBM Research // Flickr #22. Aerospace engineers Montgomery, AL
– Annual mean salary: $94,330
– #61 highest pay among all metros
– Employment: 50
National
– Annual mean salary: $121,110
– Employment: 60,630
– Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
– Metros with highest average pay:
— Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV ($151,410)
— San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($142,260)
— Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX ($135,490)
– Job description: Perform engineering duties in designing, constructing, and testing aircraft, missiles, and spacecraft. May conduct basic and applied research to evaluate adaptability of materials and equipment to aircraft design and manufacture. May recommend improvements in testing equipment and techniques. Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. 31/51 SLIDES © Gorodenkoff // Shutterstock #21. Computer science teachers, postsecondary Montgomery, AL
– Annual mean salary: $95,680
– #34 highest pay among all metros
– Employment: 30
National
– Annual mean salary: $98,680
– Employment: 32,230
– Entry level education requirements: Doctoral or professional degree
– Metros with highest average pay:
— Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA ($153,430)
— College Station-Bryan, TX ($150,480)
— San Diego-Carlsbad, CA ($143,650)
– Job description: Teach courses in computer science. May specialize in a field of computer science, such as the design and function of computers or operations and research analysis. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research. Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. 32/51 SLIDES © Worawee Meepian // Shutterstock #20. Administrative law judges, adjudicators, and hearing officers Montgomery, AL
– Annual mean salary: $101,740
– #36 highest pay among all metros
– Employment: 50
National
– Annual mean salary: $102,050
– Employment: 14,570
– Entry level education requirements: Doctoral or professional degree
– Metros with highest average pay:
— Sacramento–Roseville–Arden-Arcade, CA ($145,340)
— Kansas City, MO-KS ($139,930)
— Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA ($139,150)
– Job description: Conduct hearings to recommend or make decisions on claims concerning government programs or other government-related matters. Determine liability, sanctions, or penalties, or recommend the acceptance or rejection of claims or settlements. Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. 33/51 SLIDES © SeventyFour // Shutterstock #19. Computer hardware engineers Montgomery, AL
– Annual mean salary: $102,270
– #70 highest pay among all metros
– Employment: 60
National
– Annual mean salary: $126,140
– Employment: 64,710
– Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
– Metros with highest average pay:
— San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($179,570)
— Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA ($171,540)
— Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH ($153,780)
– Job description: Research, design, develop, or test computer or computer-related equipment for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use. May supervise the manufacturing and installation of computer or computer-related equipment and components. Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. 34/51 SLIDES © Austin Community College // Flickr #18. Veterinarians Montgomery, AL
– Annual mean salary: $103,900
– #124 highest pay among all metros
– Employment: 80
National
– Annual mean salary: $108,350
– Employment: 73,710
– Entry level education requirements: Doctoral or professional degree
– Metros with highest average pay:
— Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX ($169,220)
— Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT ($150,370)
— Akron, OH ($150,330)
– Job description: Diagnose, treat, or research diseases and injuries of animals. Includes veterinarians who conduct research and development, inspect livestock, or care for pets and companion animals. Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. 35/51 SLIDES © Sunshine Seeds // Shutterstock #17. Industrial production managers Montgomery, AL
– Annual mean salary: $104,650
– #257 highest pay among all metros
– Employment: 230
National
– Annual mean salary: $118,190
– Employment: 179,570
– Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
– Metros with highest average pay:
— New Orleans-Metairie, LA ($171,890)
— Florence, SC ($167,660)
— Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA ($155,320)
– Job description: Plan, direct, or coordinate the work activities and resources necessary for manufacturing products in accordance with cost, quality, and quantity specifications. Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. 36/51 SLIDES © Kzenon // Shutterstock #16. Optometrists Montgomery, AL
– Annual mean salary: $105,110
– #125 highest pay among all metros
– Employment: 40
National
– Annual mean salary: $125,440
– Employment: 36,690
– Entry level education requirements: Doctoral or professional degree
– Metros with highest average pay:
— Columbia, SC ($228,340)
— New Haven, CT ($186,950)
— Evansville, IN-KY ($182,980)
– Job description: Diagnose, manage, and treat conditions and diseases of the human eye and visual system. Examine eyes and visual system, diagnose problems or impairments, prescribe corrective lenses, and provide treatment. May prescribe therapeutic drugs to treat specific eye conditions. Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. 37/51 SLIDES © Rappaport Center // Wikimedia Commons #15. Lawyers Montgomery, AL
– Annual mean salary: $106,810
– #213 highest pay among all metros
– Employment: 1,210
National
– Annual mean salary: $148,910
– Employment: 658,120
– Entry level education requirements: Doctoral or professional degree
– Metros with highest average pay:
— San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($231,610)
— San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($201,920)
— Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV ($186,070)
– Job description: Represent clients in criminal and civil litigation and other legal proceedings, draw up legal documents, or manage or advise clients on legal transactions. May specialize in a single area or may practice broadly in many areas of law. Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. 38/51 SLIDES © Canva #14. Sales managers Montgomery, AL
– Annual mean salary: $106,880
– #292 highest pay among all metros
– Employment: 220
National
– Annual mean salary: $147,580
– Employment: 390,170
– Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
– Metros with highest average pay:
— San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($207,070)
— New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA ($202,700)
— Trenton, NJ ($186,960)
– Job description: Plan, direct, or coordinate the actual distribution or movement of a product or service to the customer. Coordinate sales distribution by establishing sales territories, quotas, and goals and establish training programs for sales representatives. Analyze sales statistics gathered by staff to determine sales potential and inventory requirements and monitor the preferences of customers. Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. 39/51 SLIDES © Monkey Business Images // Shutterstock #13. Nurse practitioners Montgomery, AL
– Annual mean salary: $107,380
– #230 highest pay among all metros
– Employment: 230
National
– Annual mean salary: $114,510
– Employment: 211,280
– Entry level education requirements: Master’s degree
– Metros with highest average pay:
— Vallejo-Fairfield, CA ($188,070)
— San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($177,800)
— Salinas, CA ($155,310)
– Job description: Diagnose and treat acute, episodic, or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team. May focus on health promotion and disease prevention. May order, perform, or interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work and x rays. May prescribe medication. Must be registered nurses who have specialized graduate education. Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. 40/51 SLIDES © Almonroth // Wikimedia Commons #12. Computer and information systems managers Montgomery, AL
– Annual mean salary: $109,970
– #284 highest pay among all metros
– Employment: 380
National
– Annual mean salary: $161,730
– Employment: 457,290
– Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
– Metros with highest average pay:
— San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($235,040)
— San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($212,480)
— New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA ($201,320)
– Job description: Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming. Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. 41/51 SLIDES © rawpixel.com // Shutterstock #11. Purchasing managers Montgomery, AL
– Annual mean salary: $111,070
– #133 highest pay among all metros
– Employment: 60
National
– Annual mean salary: $132,660
– Employment: 70,960
– Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
– Metros with highest average pay:
— Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR-MO ($181,240)
— New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA ($172,300)
— Morgantown, WV ($167,740)
– Job description: Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of buyers, purchasing officers, and related workers involved in purchasing materials, products, and services. Includes wholesale or retail trade merchandising managers and procurement managers. Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. 42/51 SLIDES © Pixabay #10. General and operations managers Montgomery, AL
– Annual mean salary: $117,990
– #114 highest pay among all metros
– Employment: 2,880
National
– Annual mean salary: $125,740
– Employment: 2,347,420
– Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
– Metros with highest average pay:
— Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT ($183,170)
— San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($175,990)
— New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA ($172,370)
– Job description: Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations, overseeing multiple departments or locations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services. Usually manage through subordinate supervisors. Excludes First-Line Supervisors. Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. 43/51 SLIDES © Pixabay #9. Architectural and engineering managers Montgomery, AL
– Annual mean salary: $118,260
– #255 highest pay among all metros
– Employment: 120
National
– Annual mean salary: $158,100
– Employment: 195,900
– Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
– Metros with highest average pay:
— San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($226,920)
— Amarillo, TX ($199,940)
— Naples-Immokalee-Marco Island, FL ($198,610)
– Job description: Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as architecture and engineering or research and development in these fields. Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. 44/51 SLIDES © Grace Nichols // U.S. Air Force #8. Pharmacists Montgomery, AL
– Annual mean salary: $120,700
– #264 highest pay among all metros
– Employment: 310
National
– Annual mean salary: $125,460
– Employment: 315,470
– Entry level education requirements: Doctoral or professional degree
– Metros with highest average pay:
— Madera, CA ($165,350)
— Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA ($162,540)
— Vallejo-Fairfield, CA ($161,120)
– Job description: Dispense drugs prescribed by physicians and other health practitioners and provide information to patients about medications and their use. May advise physicians and other health practitioners on the selection, dosage, interactions, and side effects of medications. Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. 45/51 SLIDES © Canva #7. Financial managers Montgomery, AL
– Annual mean salary: $121,290
– #204 highest pay among all metros
– Employment: 590
National
– Annual mean salary: $151,510
– Employment: 653,080
– Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
– Metros with highest average pay:
— New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA ($214,670)
— Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT ($210,180)
— San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($192,310)
– Job description: Plan, direct, or coordinate accounting, investing, banking, insurance, securities, and other financial activities of a branch, office, or department of an establishment. Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. 46/51 SLIDES © TopRank Online Marketing // Flickr #6. Marketing managers Montgomery, AL
– Annual mean salary: $123,710
– #159 highest pay among all metros
– Employment: 90
National
– Annual mean salary: $154,470
– Employment: 270,200
– Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
– Metros with highest average pay:
— Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA ($213,180)
— San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($211,210)
— San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($196,260)
– Job description: Plan, direct, or coordinate marketing policies and programs, such as determining the demand for products and services offered by a firm and its competitors, and identify potential customers. Develop pricing strategies with the goal of maximizing the firm’s profits or share of the market while ensuring the firm’s customers are satisfied. Oversee product development or monitor trends that indicate the need for new products and services. Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. 47/51 SLIDES © Canva #5. Podiatrists Montgomery, AL
– Annual mean salary: $133,290
– #35 highest pay among all metros
– Employment: 50
National
– Annual mean salary: $151,110
– Employment: 9,710
– Entry level education requirements: Doctoral or professional degree
– Metros with highest average pay:
— Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA ($229,330)
— Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC ($226,260)
— Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC ($221,380)
– Job description: Diagnose and treat diseases and deformities of the human foot. Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. 48/51 SLIDES © Financial Times // Wikimedia Commons #4. Personal financial advisors Montgomery, AL
– Annual mean salary: $158,070
– #17 highest pay among all metros
– Employment: 200
National
– Annual mean salary: $122,490
– Employment: 218,050
– Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
– Metros with highest average pay:
— Gainesville, FL ($206,120)
— New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA ($169,850)
— Tyler, TX ($169,690)
– Job description: Advise clients on financial plans using knowledge of tax and investment strategies, securities, insurance, pension plans, and real estate. Duties include assessing clients’ assets, liabilities, cash flow, insurance coverage, tax status, and financial objectives. May also buy and sell financial assets for clients. Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. 49/51 SLIDES © Canva #3. Dentists, general Montgomery, AL
– Annual mean salary: $162,820
– #187 highest pay among all metros
– Employment: 170
National
– Annual mean salary: $180,830
– Employment: 95,920
– Entry level education requirements: Doctoral or professional degree
– Metros with highest average pay:
— Dover-Durham, NH-ME ($286,540)
— North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL ($278,790)
— Portland-South Portland, ME ($278,390)
– Job description: Examine, diagnose, and treat diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth and gums. May treat diseases of nerve, pulp, and other dental tissues affecting oral hygiene and retention of teeth. May fit dental appliances or provide preventive care. Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. 50/51 SLIDES © Canva #2. Family medicine physicians Montgomery, AL
– Annual mean salary: $202,770
– #177 highest pay among all metros
– Employment: 30
National
– Annual mean salary: $214,370
– Employment: 98,590
– Entry level education requirements: Doctoral or professional degree
– Metros with highest average pay:
— Bloomsburg-Berwick, PA ($309,800)
— Napa, CA ($302,040)
— Gadsden, AL ($292,110)
– Job description: Diagnose, treat, and provide preventive care to individuals and families across the lifespan. May refer patients to specialists when needed for further diagnosis or treatment. Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. 51/51 SLIDES © Maurizio Pesce // flickr #1. Chief executives Montgomery, AL
– Annual mean salary: $205,010
– #100 highest pay among all metros
– Employment: 110
National
– Annual mean salary: $197,840
– Employment: 202,360
– Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
– Metros with highest average pay:
— Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT ($293,000)
— Midland, TX ($269,360)
— Sioux Falls, SD ($263,770)
– Job description: Determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within guidelines set up by a board of directors or similar governing body. Plan, direct, or coordinate operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers. Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. 51/51 SLIDES SHARE SHARE TWEET SHARE EMAIL 1/51 SLIDES Next Slide