State profile · AL
Healthcare wages in Alabama
Median pay, take-home after state tax, and WageBench Score ranking for 48 healthcare occupations in Alabama.
State tax (avg)
4.0%
Effective middle-income rate
Cost of living
89
RPP index (100 = national avg)
NLC compact
Member
Nurse Licensure Compact
Avg WageBench Score
67
Across 48 occupations
HIGHEST MEDIAN
Top-paying healthcare roles
- Cardiologists$519,480
- Dermatologists$394,550
- Anesthesiologists$392,350
- Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric$324,570
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$311,180
LOWEST MEDIAN
Lowest-paying healthcare roles
- Physical Therapist Aides$27,290
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$27,840
- Orderlies$31,310
- Nursing Assistants$34,140
- Medical Assistants$36,100
Every healthcare occupation in Alabama
Sortable by median wage, take-home after tax, or composite WageBench Score. Click any occupation for the full detail page.
48 occupations · page 1 of 2
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | physician | $311,180 | $298,733 | 75 |
| Dermatologists | physician | $394,550 | $378,768 | 75 |
| Cardiologists | physician | $519,480 | $498,701 | 72 |
| Other Physicians, All Other | physician | $272,610 | $261,706 | 71 |
| Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | physician | $305,200 | $292,992 | 71 |
| Anesthesiologists | physician | $392,350 | $376,656 | 70 |
| Pediatricians, General | physician | $209,490 | $201,110 | 70 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $134,630 | $129,245 | 70 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $94,050 | $90,288 | 69 |
| Recreational Therapists | allied | $57,360 | $55,066 | 69 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $97,290 | $93,398 | 69 |
| Therapists, All Other | allied | $68,270 | $65,539 | 68 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | support | $62,250 | $59,760 | 68 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $57,030 | $54,749 | 68 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $61,430 | $58,973 | 68 |
| Audiologists | allied | $86,300 | $82,848 | 68 |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | physician | $324,570 | $311,587 | 68 |
| Orthodontists | physician | $253,670 | $243,523 | 68 |
| Exercise Physiologists | allied | $50,820 | $48,787 | 67 |
| Radiation Therapists | allied | $87,330 | $83,837 | 67 |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | allied | $78,890 | $75,734 | 67 |
| Paramedics | allied | $37,810 | $36,298 | 67 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $39,030 | $37,469 | 67 |
| Respiratory Therapists | allied | $66,150 | $63,504 | 66 |
| Registered Nurses | nursing | $77,080 | $73,997 | 66 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $104,960 | $100,762 | 66 |
| Veterinarians | allied | $105,630 | $101,405 | 66 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | allied | $49,440 | $47,462 | 66 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | allied | $36,680 | $35,213 | 66 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | support | $27,840 | $26,726 | 66 |
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