Computer and Information Systems Managers Salary in Alabama
In Alabama, computer and information systems managers earn a median $138,670 a year, well below the national median of $175,140 (−21%); the state ranks 41st of 51 states by median. Computer and Information Systems Managers earn 3.0 times the median across all occupations in Alabama ($45,670). Among neighbouring states, Georgia, Florida and Tennessee pay more (up to $173,940 in Georgia) and Mississippi pays less (down to $124,280 in Mississippi). Alabama employs 7,670 computer and information systems managers, 3.63 per 1,000 jobs, the 25th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.84 is close to the national share.
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 | $40.03 | $50.86 | $66.67 | $83.88 | $102.63 | $71.16 | 7,670 | 3.63 | 0.84 |
| Annual | $83,260 | $105,780 | $138,670 | $174,470 | $213,460 | $148,000 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $51.71 | $66.38 | $84.20 | $106.12 | $143.03 | $92.39 | 670,570 | – | – |
| Annual | $107,550 | $138,060 | $175,140 | $220,730 | $297,510 | $192,160 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 41st of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 25th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.84
- Jobs per 1,000
- 3.63
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
12 metropolitan areas and 4 nonmetropolitan areas touching Alabama publish a row for computer and information systems managers, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, GA-AL | $80.17 | $166,750 | $105,680 | $216,480 | 300 | 2.59 | 0.60 |
| Huntsville, AL | $78.87 | $164,060 | $99,680 | $219,550 | 2,250 | 8.45 | 1.96 |
| Birmingham, AL | $67.42 | $140,230 | $83,880 | $217,290 | 2,230 | 4.29 | 0.99 |
| Mobile, AL | $66.18 | $137,650 | $80,490 | $212,280 | 500 | 2.92 | 0.68 |
| Decatur, AL | $65.32 | $135,870 | $75,360 | $208,580 | 130 | 2.04 | 0.47 |
| Montgomery, AL | $64.81 | $134,810 | $80,980 | $204,740 | 570 | 3.42 | 0.79 |
| Auburn-Opelika, AL | $62.30 | $129,590 | $79,900 | $205,700 | 180 | 2.42 | 0.56 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $60.71 | $126,270 | $80,120 | $196,760 | 210 | 1.96 | 0.45 |
| Dothan, AL | $60.17 | $125,160 | $68,790 | $185,830 | 90 | 1.54 | 0.36 |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL | $59.93 | $124,650 | $81,730 | $193,900 | 100 | 1.16 | 0.27 |
| Anniston-Oxford, AL | $53.45 | $111,170 | $79,730 | $192,660 | 50 | 1.13 | 0.26 |
| Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL | $52.87 | $109,970 | $74,770 | $209,990 | 60 | 1.02 | 0.24 |
| Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $62.57 | $130,150 | $79,630 | $191,430 | 170 | 1.12 | 0.26 |
| Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $62.47 | $129,930 | $76,010 | $189,850 | 110 | 1.33 | 0.31 |
| Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $61.88 | $128,710 | $76,930 | $166,400 | 70 | 1.04 | 0.24 |
| Northwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $59.32 | $123,390 | $78,190 | $185,110 | 60 | 0.85 | 0.20 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $66.67 | $138,670 | 7,670 | 0.84 |
| Florida | $80.99 | $168,470 | 35,040 | 0.82 |
| Georgia | $83.63 | $173,940 | 18,560 | 0.88 |
| Mississippi | $59.75 | $124,280 | 1,710 | 0.34 |
| Tennessee | $76.30 | $158,700 | 12,040 | 0.85 |
See the national page for Computer and Information Systems Managers (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.