Accountants and Auditors Salary in Alabama
Accountants and Auditors in Alabama have a median of $74,880 a year, below the national $83,680 (−11%); the state ranks 44th of 51 states by median. Accountants and Auditors earn 64% more than the median across all occupations in Alabama ($45,670). Among neighbouring states, Georgia, Florida and Tennessee pay more (up to $81,900 in Georgia) and Mississippi pays less (down to $68,100 in Mississippi). Alabama employs 24,300 accountants and auditors, 11.5 per 1,000 jobs, the 23rd largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.23 means the occupation is more concentrated in Alabama than nationally.
Alabama vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Alabama | Hourly | $24.16 | $29.25 | $36.00 | $46.09 | $59.22 | $38.98 | 24,300 | 11.50 | 1.23 |
| Annual | $50,240 | $60,840 | $74,880 | $95,870 | $123,170 | $81,080 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $26.93 | $32.22 | $40.23 | $52.80 | $69.27 | $45.56 | 1,449,500 | – | – |
| Annual | $56,020 | $67,020 | $83,680 | $109,810 | $144,090 | $94,750 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 44th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 23rd of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.23
- Jobs per 1,000
- 11.50
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Alabama's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Alabama
13 metropolitan areas and 4 nonmetropolitan areas touching Alabama publish a row for accountants and auditors, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville, AL | $38.09 | $79,220 | $53,920 | $134,360 | 3,010 | 11.31 | 1.21 |
| Birmingham, AL | $37.82 | $78,660 | $52,140 | $128,530 | 7,790 | 14.97 | 1.61 |
| Montgomery, AL | $36.08 | $75,040 | $52,750 | $110,560 | 2,530 | 15.31 | 1.64 |
| Columbus, GA-AL | $35.41 | $73,640 | $47,020 | $128,320 | 840 | 7.23 | 0.78 |
| Auburn-Opelika, AL | $34.89 | $72,570 | $50,090 | $121,130 | 680 | 9.33 | 1.00 |
| Mobile, AL | $34.68 | $72,130 | $49,450 | $120,250 | 2,010 | 11.64 | 1.25 |
| Decatur, AL | $34.63 | $72,030 | $50,270 | $116,190 | 530 | 8.65 | 0.93 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $34.47 | $71,690 | $49,070 | $123,120 | 960 | 8.81 | 0.95 |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL | $34.25 | $71,230 | $50,630 | $109,980 | 820 | 9.44 | 1.01 |
| Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL | $32.50 | $67,600 | $47,640 | $107,260 | 460 | 8.23 | 0.88 |
| Dothan, AL | $32.37 | $67,330 | $45,880 | $120,900 | 610 | 10.11 | 1.08 |
| Anniston-Oxford, AL | $31.86 | $66,260 | $47,590 | $113,380 | 340 | 7.69 | 0.83 |
| Gadsden, AL | $30.41 | $63,250 | $46,290 | $106,750 | 280 | 8.39 | 0.90 |
| Northwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $34.34 | $71,420 | $48,970 | $115,360 | 480 | 7.17 | 0.77 |
| Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $31.74 | $66,010 | $47,460 | $114,770 | 980 | 6.41 | 0.69 |
| Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $31.73 | $65,990 | $47,420 | $110,570 | 720 | 8.56 | 0.92 |
| Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $31.30 | $65,100 | $47,980 | $107,900 | 520 | 8.04 | 0.86 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $36.00 | $74,880 | 24,300 | 1.23 |
| Florida | $38.10 | $79,250 | 91,000 | 0.98 |
| Georgia | $39.37 | $81,900 | 44,020 | 0.97 |
| Mississippi | $32.74 | $68,100 | 7,350 | 0.68 |
| Tennessee | $36.94 | $76,840 | 27,340 | 0.89 |
See the national page for Accountants and Auditors (every state ranked) and the Alabama wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Alabama estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.