Accountants and Auditors pay in Alabama
In Alabama, the median pay for accountants and auditors is $36.00 an hour ($74,880 a year). About 24,300 people work in this job there.
That is 11% lower than the U.S. median ($83,680). Alabama ranks 44th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for accountants and auditors in Alabama
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $24.16 | $50,240 |
| 25% of workers | $29.25 | $60,840 |
| Half of workers (median) | $36.00 | $74,880 |
| 75% of workers | $46.09 | $95,870 |
| 90% of workers | $59.22 | $123,170 |
Accountants and Auditors pay in Alabama metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Huntsville | $79,220 | 3,010 |
| Birmingham | $78,660 | 7,790 |
| Montgomery | $75,040 | 2,530 |
| Auburn-Opelika | $72,570 | 680 |
| Mobile | $72,130 | 2,010 |
| Decatur | $72,030 | 530 |
| Tuscaloosa | $71,690 | 960 |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley | $71,230 | 820 |
| Florence-Muscle Shoals | $67,600 | 460 |
| Dothan | $67,330 | 610 |
| Anniston-Oxford | $66,260 | 340 |
| Gadsden | $63,250 | 280 |
Alabama unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for accountants and auditors
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +5% over ten years, faster than average · about 115,300 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Alabama
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Loan Officers | $66,710 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $91,290 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $77,990 |
| Insurance Underwriters | $62,220 |
| Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents | $58,100 |
| Budget Analysts | $99,490 |
| Property Appraisers and Assessors | $61,370 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | $87,110 |
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