Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated September 10, 2026.
| Alabama | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $74,880 | $86,427 | -13% |
| Median hourly wage | $36.00 | $41.55 | -13% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $84,324.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Accountant in Alabama is $74,880, or about $36.00 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Accountants is $86,427. Alabama is -13% below the national median.
Entry-level accountants in Alabama typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 24,300 accountant jobs on record and a median salary of $74,880, Alabama offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.
By median annual wage, accountants rank 172 of the 690 occupations reported in Alabama — higher than 75% of them.
Among occupations in the same job family, Management Analysts at $108,040, Project Management Specialists at $100,820, Business Operations Specialists, All Other at $100,240 — all figures are median annual wages for Alabama.
No. Every figure on this page is a gross (pre-tax) wage. Alabama levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 88.0 (100 = national average).
By median annual wage, accountants rank 172 of the 690 occupations reported in Alabama — higher than 75% of them.
| Occupation in the same job family | Median in Alabama | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Management Analysts | $108,040 | $4,900 |
| Project Management Specialists | $100,820 | $3,190 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $100,240 | $6,990 |
| Budget Analysts | $99,490 | $870 |
| Logisticians | $98,450 | $5,190 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $91,290 | $3,410 |
Alabama levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 88.0 (100 = national average).
Ranking and comparison figures come from the same BLS OEWS release as the rest of this page, which covers 690 occupations in Alabama.