| AVERAGE SALARY BY INDUSTRY | Birmingham-Hoover, Alabama | United States |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | $27,708 | $24,135 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | $69,055 | $62,204 |
| Construction | $31,162 | $35,300 |
| Manufacturing | $41,869 | $42,158 |
| Wholesale Trade | $42,513 | $41,714 |
| Retail Trade | $21,734 | $21,666 |
| Transportation and Warehousing | $41,890 | $40,449 |
| Utilities | $66,648 | $62,996 |
| Information | $49,360 | $48,512 |
| Finance and Insurance | $49,385 | $50,584 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | $37,244 | $36,265 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $50,628 | $59,897 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $41,436 | $61,392 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Services | $21,904 | $23,873 |
| Educational Services | $39,746 | $37,346 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | $33,000 | $33,234 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | $16,188 | $21,042 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | $12,651 | $14,790 |
| Other Services | $22,460 | $22,627 |
| Public Administration | $49,170 | $51,719 |