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MBA-Relevant Salaries in Birmingham
What the roles MBAs target actually pay in the Birmingham metro area — source-labeled BLS wage benchmarks, adjusted for what it costs to live there.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) (May 2024 estimates (published April 2025)), Birmingham-Hoover, AL; cost-of-living from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis — Regional Price Parities by Metropolitan Statistical Area (MARPP) (2024). Occupational wage benchmarks across all workers, not MBA-specific outcomes.
- Roles benchmarked
- 15
- MBA-relevant occupations
- Median wage span
- $62,190–$153,930
- across roles
- Highest median
- $153,930
- Financial Managers
- Cost of living
- 91.6
- price level (U.S. = 100)
What MBA-relevant roles pay in Birmingham
Median wage and cost-of-living-adjusted value for each occupation. Open a role for its full percentile range and metro ranking.
| Role (occupation) | Median annual | Cost-of-living adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Managers SOC 11-3031 | $153,930 | $167,965 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers SOC 11-3021 | $140,230 | $153,016 |
| Marketing Managers SOC 11-2021 | $130,160 | $142,028 |
| Human Resources Managers SOC 11-3121 | $127,080 | $138,667 |
| General and Operations Managers SOC 11-1021 | $123,560 | $134,826 |
| Sales Managers SOC 11-2022 | $119,740 | $130,658 |
| Industrial Production Managers SOC 11-3051 | $113,270 | $123,598 |
| Management Analysts SOC 13-1111 | $108,220 | $118,087 |
| Project Management Specialists SOC 13-1082 | $100,820 | $110,013 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers SOC 11-9111 | $100,500 | $109,663 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts SOC 13-2051 | $91,290 | $99,614 |
| Personal Financial Advisors SOC 13-2052 | $79,480 | $86,727 |
| Accountants and Auditors SOC 13-2011 | $78,660 | $85,832 |
| Logisticians SOC 13-1081 | $77,210 | $84,250 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists SOC 13-1161 | $62,190 | $67,860 |
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Cost of living and Birmingham pay
Nominal wages in the Birmingham area reflect its industry mix and cost of living. A higher headline number in an expensive metro does not automatically mean a better financial outcome — housing and everyday costs claim more of it. Each role page shows the cost-of-living-adjusted figure so you can compare purchasing power, not just headline pay.
Frequently asked questions
What do MBA-relevant roles pay in Birmingham?
Across the 15 MBA-relevant occupations benchmarked for the Birmingham metro area, median annual wages span roughly $62,190 to $153,930. These are BLS OEWS occupational wage benchmarks across all workers, not MBA-graduate-specific outcomes. The highest-median role here is Financial Managers at $153,930.
Is Birmingham an expensive place to earn these salaries?
The Birmingham area overall price level is 91.6 against a U.S. average of 100 — below average, so local pay stretches further. Each role page shows the cost-of-living-adjusted figure.
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