Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Birmingham, AL
SOC 25-1067 · BLS OEWS May 2025
Median
$80,230
per year in Birmingham, AL
Middle half
$79,730–$96,980
25th to 75th percentile
Employed
50
in Birmingham, AL
Concentration
1.16×
share of workforce vs. U.S.
How local pay compares
Birmingham, AL
$80,230
published median
United States
$84,290
4.8% below the national median
Rank among metro areas
49th
66 with a published estimate
State-level comparison: Alabama ($73,670). Metro estimates cover the whole labor market, including portions that cross state lines.
After local prices: the $80,230 median has purchasing power comparable to about $87,545 nationally. Birmingham, AL's BEA regional price parity is 91.6 (2024).
What the local range looks like
The wash spans the 10th to 90th percentile, the darker section is the middle half, and the tick is the median for Birmingham, AL.
$59,600$180,870
Getting in
- Typical education to enter
- Doctoral or professional degree
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- None
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