Explore PROfessions in Alabama
Advanced Manufacturing
10% highest earners:
$80,790
$80,790
Median Annual Wage:
$56,690
$56,690
Expected Growth:
15%
15%
Automation & Robotics Technician
10% highest earners:
$94,590
$94,590
Median Annual Wage:
$65,710
$65,710
Expected Growth:
0%
0%
Automotive Manufacturing Technician
10% highest earners:
$77,840
$77,840
Median Annual Wage:
$45,380
$45,380
Expected Growth:
0%
0%
Aviation Maintenance Technician
10% highest earners:
$93,533
$93,533
Median Annual Wage:
$82,693
$82,693
Expected Growth:
17%
17%
Carpenter
10% highest earners:
$62,730
$62,730
Median Annual Wage:
$44,480
$44,480
Expected Growth:
5%
5%
Commercial Truck Driver
10% highest earners:
$71,740
$71,740
Median Annual Wage:
$49,090
$49,090
Expected Growth:
8%
8%
Digital Technology Specialist
10% highest earners:
$123,530
$123,530
Median Annual Wage:
$78,643
$78,643
Expected Growth:
15%
15%
Electrician
10% highest earners:
$74,920
$74,920
Median Annual Wage:
$51,500
$51,500
Expected Growth:
11%
11%
Healthcare Technician
10% highest earners:
$57,946
$57,946
Median Annual Wage:
$43,398
$43,398
Expected Growth:
12%
12%
Educator
10% highest earners:
$63,521
$63,521
Median Annual Wage:
$49,419
$49,419
Expected Growth:
7%
7%
Fiber Optic Technician
10% highest earners:
$85,850
$85,850
Median Annual Wage:
$55,790
$55,790
Expected Growth:
3%
3%
Forestry Technician
10% highest earners:
$52,125
$52,125
Median Annual Wage:
$40,495
$40,495
Expected Growth:
4%
4%
Forklift Operator
10% highest earners:
$57,550
$57,550
Median Annual Wage:
$41,500
$41,500
Expected Growth:
11%
11%
Heavy Equipment Operator
10% highest earners:
$69,210
$69,210
Median Annual Wage:
$47,450
$47,450
Expected Growth:
7%
7%
HVACR Technician
10% highest earners:
$68,690
$68,690
Median Annual Wage:
$47,050
$47,050
Expected Growth:
7%
7%
Industrial Maintenance Technician
10% highest earners:
$88,790
$88,790
Median Annual Wage:
$60,850
$60,850
Expected Growth:
1%
1%
Lineworker
10% highest earners:
$114,040
$114,040
Median Annual Wage:
$80,590
$80,590
Expected Growth:
9%
9%
CNC Operator
10% highest earners:
$62,310
$62,310
Median Annual Wage:
$46,590
$46,590
Expected Growth:
3%
3%
Machinist
10% highest earners:
$73,850
$73,850
Median Annual Wage:
$49,310
$49,310
Expected Growth:
10%
10%
Medium & Heavy Duty Truck Technician
10% highest earners:
$71,110
$71,110
Median Annual Wage:
$49,080
$49,080
Expected Growth:
7%
7%
Plumber
10% highest earners:
$70,090
$70,090
Median Annual Wage:
$61,550
$61,550
Expected Growth:
8%
8%
Logistician/Logistics Analyst
10% highest earners:
$132,930
$132,930
Median Annual Wage:
$91,460
$91,460
Expected Growth:
27%
27%
Water Technician
10% highest earners:
$68,220
$68,220
Median Annual Wage:
$46,740
$46,740
Expected Growth:
-4%
-4%
Welder
10% highest earners:
$57,545
$57,545
Median Annual Wage:
$41,945
$41,945
Expected Growth:
10%
10%
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