Stockers and Order Fillers Salary in Alabama
Stockers and Order Fillers in Alabama have a median of $34,290 a year, below the national $37,330 (−8%); the state ranks 50th of 51 states by median. That is 25% less than the median across all occupations in Alabama ($45,670). Among neighbouring states, Florida, Tennessee and Georgia pay more (up to $36,400 in Florida) and Mississippi pays less (down to $34,270 in Mississippi). Alabama employs 46,580 stockers and order fillers, 22.0 per 1,000 jobs, the 22nd largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.21 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 | $13.34 | $14.45 | $16.48 | $18.50 | $22.80 | $17.30 | 46,580 | 22.04 | 1.21 |
| Annual | $27,750 | $30,050 | $34,290 | $38,480 | $47,420 | $35,980 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $14.48 | $16.56 | $17.95 | $21.47 | $23.68 | $19.01 | 2,833,810 | – | – |
| Annual | $30,110 | $34,450 | $37,330 | $44,650 | $49,260 | $39,540 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 50th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 22nd of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.21
- Jobs per 1,000
- 22.04
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 stockers and order fillers, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham, AL | $17.14 | $35,660 | $29,580 | $48,810 | 10,890 | 20.93 | 1.15 |
| Mobile, AL | $16.86 | $35,070 | $27,950 | $48,530 | 3,840 | 22.23 | 1.22 |
| Auburn-Opelika, AL | $16.78 | $34,900 | $26,940 | $62,240 | 1,660 | 22.87 | 1.25 |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL | $16.72 | $34,770 | $27,670 | $43,540 | 2,150 | 24.73 | 1.36 |
| Huntsville, AL | $16.65 | $34,620 | $29,740 | $47,270 | 5,330 | 19.99 | 1.10 |
| Montgomery, AL | $16.52 | $34,370 | $28,820 | $47,170 | 3,780 | 22.82 | 1.25 |
| Dothan, AL | $16.31 | $33,910 | $26,220 | $44,270 | 1,330 | 21.93 | 1.20 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $15.49 | $32,210 | $27,160 | $43,680 | 1,940 | 17.92 | 0.98 |
| Decatur, AL | $15.44 | $32,120 | $29,470 | $44,650 | 1,200 | 19.56 | 1.07 |
| Columbus, GA-AL | $15.23 | $31,690 | $28,260 | $45,130 | 2,150 | 18.50 | 1.02 |
| Gadsden, AL | $15.03 | $31,270 | $27,250 | $41,980 | 770 | 23.15 | 1.27 |
| Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL | $14.70 | $30,570 | $27,720 | $43,910 | 1,190 | 21.17 | 1.16 |
| Anniston-Oxford, AL | $14.33 | $29,810 | $27,100 | $43,610 | 1,060 | 24.32 | 1.33 |
| Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $16.69 | $34,700 | $26,510 | $62,400 | 2,200 | 26.22 | 1.44 |
| Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $16.03 | $33,330 | $25,420 | $47,420 | 4,170 | 27.29 | 1.50 |
| Northwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $15.11 | $31,420 | $26,020 | $47,000 | 1,520 | 22.52 | 1.24 |
| Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $14.56 | $30,280 | $22,500 | $45,250 | 1,310 | 20.29 | 1.11 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $16.48 | $34,290 | 46,580 | 1.21 |
| Florida | $17.50 | $36,400 | 171,380 | 0.95 |
| Georgia | $17.13 | $35,620 | 86,660 | 0.97 |
| Mississippi | $16.47 | $34,270 | 23,420 | 1.10 |
| Tennessee | $17.38 | $36,140 | 60,130 | 1.01 |
See the national page for Stockers and Order Fillers (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.