Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other Salary in Alabama
Find out how your pay in Alabama:
- Compares to surrounding states
- Ranks in the US
Then click on other states to see how they compare.
Salary for Workers in Alabama vs. surrounding states
Blue areas make more money than Alabama.
Red areas make less money than Alabama.
Alabama pays less than most surrounding states.
| Area | Annual Avg. Pay | Hourly Avg. Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $4,240 more/yr | $2.04 more/hr |
| Tennessee | $3,770 more/yr | $1.81 more/hr |
| Florida | $1,450 more/yr | $0.70 more/hr |
| Alabama | $30,140.00/yr | $14.49/hr |
| Mississippi | $740 less/yr | $0.35 less/hr |
How salary for workers in Alabama ranks in the US
The average pay for workers in Alabama is $30,140 per year, or $14.49 per hour.
Alabama pays workers $4,530 (17.7%) more per year than Kansas, the lowest paid state ($25,610) in the US.
Alabama pays workers $18,640 (38.2%) less per year than Alaska, the highest paid state ($48,780) in the US.
Data from the May 2020 Occupational Employment and Wages Statistics program, conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
February 1, 2022