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Birmingham, Alabama Job Market Report

StableUpdated October 23, 2026

Active Listings

21

Avg Salary Range

$91K - $125K

Remote %

0%

Ghost Rate

20%

H-1B Sponsors

N/A

Regional Corridor Map & Purchasing Power

Compare Birmingham, AL commuting distance and a rough cost-of-living comparison against neighboring tech markets (approximate cost index 91.5).

Explore 21 Birmingham Listings→
Spatial Hub Radar · Birmingham, AL
Approx. cost index: 91.5
Huntsville, AL85 mi · cost index 93Atlanta, GA140 mi · cost index 99.6Nashville, TN183 mi · cost index 97.4Memphis, TN216 mi · cost index 91.2New Orleans, LA312 mi · cost index 94.5Birmingham, AL21 Jobs · 0% Remote

Relocation Take-Home Pay & Tax Comparator

Compare standard of living and state income tax impact across US tech hubs using official BEA Regional Price Parities (RPP).

Popular hubs:
Nominal Offer in Birmingham:$90,000/yr
Current: Birmingham, AL

$90,000

BEA Price Parity: 91.5

State tax applies

Target: San Francisco, CA

$116,459

BEA Price Parity: 118.4

State tax applies

San Francisco is approximately 29% more expensive+29% cost drag

To maintain the standard of living of $90,000 in Birmingham, you need at least $116,459 in San Francisco based on BEA Regional Price Parities.

Both AL and CA collect state income taxes. Differences reflect local cost of living and tax brackets.

Top Roles in Birmingham

  • NURSING (CASE MANAGER) (T32)1
  • Registered Nurse Quality Management Consultant -Accreditation Specialist1
  • Inpatient Staff Registered Nurse1
  • Physician Assistant (General Surgery)1
  • Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist1
  • HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (MILITARY) (T5)1
  • Electrical Engineer1
  • Civil Engineer1
  • AERIAL REFUELING TECHNICIAN (INSTRUCTOR)1
  • HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (MILITARY) (T32)1
NURSING (CASE MANAGER) (T32)
1
Registered Nurse Quality Management Consultant -Accreditation Specialist
1
Inpatient Staff Registered Nurse
1
Physician Assistant (General Surgery)
1
Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist
1
HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (MILITARY) (T5)
1
Electrical Engineer
1
Civil Engineer
1
AERIAL REFUELING TECHNICIAN (INSTRUCTOR)
1
HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (MILITARY) (T32)
1

Top Hiring Companies

V

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs

4 listings

A

Air National Guard Units, Department of the Air Force

4 listings

U

U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security

2 listings

N

Nebius

2 listings

A

Army National Guard Units, Department of the Army

1 listing

E

ELIZABETH PERRY RUSHTON CDC

1 listing

S

Speechify

1 listing

V

Verkada

1 listing

S

Small Magic

1 listing

Remote vs On-Site

Remote: 0%On-site: 100%
Remote / HybridOn-site

Where These Jobs Come From

USAJOBS11Google Jobs6Greenhouse4

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many jobs are available in Birmingham?

There are 21 active job listings in Birmingham, AL right now, pulled from public job boards and job search APIs and refreshed every 2 hours. Total tracked listings (including inactive): 28.

What is the average salary in Birmingham?

Based on jobs with disclosed pay, the average salary range in Birmingham is $91K to $125K. Median salary sits at $90K. Many listings don't share compensation, so real averages may differ.

What percentage of Birmingham jobs are remote?

0% of active Birmingham listings are tagged as remote or hybrid. The rest require on-site presence. This ratio updates as new postings come in.

How common are ghost jobs in Birmingham?

The average ghost probability across scored Birmingham listings is 20%. Ghost jobs are postings with low hiring intent: old listings, vague descriptions, or roles that never get filled. ShouldApply's scoring engine flags these so you don't waste applications.

What are the top hiring companies in Birmingham?

The most active employers in Birmingham include Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, Air National Guard Units, Department of the Air Force, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, Nebius, Army National Guard Units, Department of the Army. These companies collectively post the most listings in the area.