Jobs, pay and daily life in Cullman, from official statistics with source and year on every table.
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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Cullman is a city in Alabama with 19,319 residents. The median household earns $61,224 a year and the median rent is $925 a month, which is 18.1% of the median household income. The nearest metropolitan area with BLS wage data is Decatur, AL (61,240 jobs), about 19 miles away; this place is probably not part of it, so its pay tables are a reference only.
How Cullman compares. Among the 80 largest places in Alabama, Cullman is #33 by population, #69 for long commutes (#1 = fewest), #58 for remote work (#1 = most), #56 for homeownership (#1 = highest). Its county, Cullman County, is #25 of 67 counties for average pay ($51,811).
Cullman has 19,319 residents (ACS 2020–2024), about 0.4% of the population of Alabama. It covers 23 square miles of land, which works out to roughly 846 people per square mile. The median age is 40.8, 4% older than the state median (40.8 against 39.3).
The median gross rent is $925 a month (rent plus utilities), 8% below the state median ($925 against $1,007). Over a year that is 18.1% of the median household income. US housing guidance treats housing as affordable when it takes 30% of income or less, so the typical household is under that line. The median home value is $238,900, which is 3.9 times the median household income ($61,224); a ratio under 4 usually means ownership is within reach for many households. 61.5% of households own their home, 12% below the state average (61.5% against 70.2%).
The nearest metropolitan area with wage data is Decatur, AL, metropolitan area has 61,240 jobs in the BLS wage survey, and the median pay across all occupations is $46,280 a year, 9% below the national median ($46,280 against $50,980). The biggest occupation groups are production (10,210 jobs, median $46,390); transportation and material moving (6,360 jobs, median $41,610); office and administrative support (5,780 jobs, median $43,510). The area is most specialised in production (3.0 times) and transportation and material moving (1.2 times), where the share of workers is well above the national share. The best-paying groups with at least 5,000 jobs are production ($46,390) and office and administrative support ($43,510). In 2026M09 the unemployment rate of Cullman County was 3.4%. 59.0% of residents aged 16 and over are in the labour force. The city lies in Cullman County; its jobs, pay by industry and GDP are on the county page.
Among workers, 87.5% drive alone, 0.0% use public transit, 0.5% walk, 6.1% work from home. 19.6% of workers commute 45 minutes or more, 33% above the state average (19.6% against 14.7%).
32.4% of adults aged 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 14% above the state share (32.4% against 28.4%). 2.2% of residents were born outside the United States, 44% below the state share (2.2% against 4.0%). The poverty rate is 19.9%, 27% above the state rate (19.9% against 15.6%).
The warmest month is Jul, averaging 80°F (26.9°C), and the coolest is Jan at 41°F (4.8°C). About 1,389 mm (55 inches) of precipitation falls in a year; Dec is the wettest month (148 mm) and Oct the driest (87 mm). These values come from NASA satellite-based climatology on a grid of about 50 km, so they describe the wider area, not a weather station in the city.
Closest cities in this guide: Hartselle (19 miles, rent 13% lower); Decatur (29 miles, rent 3% lower); Jasper (33 miles, rent 22% lower); Gardendale (35 miles, rent 40% higher). Rent differences are against Cullman; use the Compare tab to put any two cities side by side.
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| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 1,830 | 3.30 | $43,120 | $28,800 | $52,400 | -3% |
| Retail Salespersons | 1,580 | 1.03 | $31,550 | $23,310 | $45,960 | -11% |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 1,420 | 1.75 | $59,390 | $41,920 | $80,170 | +1% |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 1,280 | 0.84 | $25,720 | $21,630 | $29,810 | -18% |
| Cashiers | 1,260 | 1.03 | $28,880 | $21,410 | $35,690 | -12% |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 1,260 | 1.87 | $43,900 | $29,770 | $59,810 | -8% |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 1,200 | 1.07 | $32,120 | $29,470 | $44,650 | -14% |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 1,140 | 0.67 | $27,430 | $22,110 | $34,140 | -23% |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 1,090 | 0.93 | $36,160 | $27,760 | $50,870 | -10% |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 1,080 | 1.25 | $30,410 | $26,720 | $37,090 | -17% |
| Registered Nurses | 960 | 0.72 | $68,320 | $51,170 | $91,740 | -30% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | 950 | 3.57 | $84,270 | $51,820 | $131,990 | +13% |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanics | 950 | 5.47 | $76,990 | $46,770 | $104,380 | +19% |
| Cooks, Fast Food | 920 | 3.65 | $28,480 | $23,560 | $34,660 | -8% |
| General and Operations Managers | 850 | 0.61 | $117,380 | $54,080 | $255,630 | +11% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 710 | 0.69 | $41,070 | $30,690 | $55,810 | -8% |
| Construction Laborers | 690 | 1.60 | $37,680 | $22,750 | $54,250 | -20% |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 670 | 0.75 | $27,010 | $16,210 | $36,060 | -23% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | 660 | 1.49 | $47,090 | $28,900 | $77,300 | -3% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | 620 | 1.26 | $71,110 | $40,250 | $137,570 | -1% |
These figures are for the nearest metropolitan area with wage data, Decatur, AL, about 19 miles away. They show what the regional labour market pays; they are not a measure of this city.
Median pay across all occupations: $46,280 (US $50,980); unemployment 3.1% (2026M09).
| Industry (residents) ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 19.6% |
| Manufacturing | 16.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 11.5% |
| Retail trade | 9.1% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 8.3% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 7.1% |
| Construction | 6.1% |
| Public administration | 5.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 5.9% |
| Other services | 5.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 3.0% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 0.7% |
| Information | 0.1% |
Cities have no official GDP or payroll count of their own. These figures are for the county where Cullman lies and cover the whole county, not only the city.
| County ⇅ | Population ⇅ | GDP (2024) ⇅ | GDP per resident ⇅ | Jobs (QCEW 2024) ⇅ | Employer sites ⇅ | Average annual pay ⇅ | Job change vs 2023 ⇅ | Unemployment rate ⇅ | Labour force ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cullman County | 90,566 | $4,285 million | $47,311 | 31,068 | 2,308 | $51,811 | +1.2% | 3.4% | 39,702 |
| Industry ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Share of private jobs ⇅ | Average annual pay ⇅ | Concentration vs US (location quotient) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 6,533 | 25.6% | $62,080 | 2.56 |
| Retail trade | 4,224 | 16.6% | $37,103 | 1.36 |
| Health care and social assistance | 4,153 | 16.3% | $56,921 | 0.93 |
| Accommodation and food services | 2,803 | 11.0% | $21,548 | 0.99 |
| Transportation and warehousing | 2,107 | 8.3% | $62,121 | 1.60 |
| Construction | 1,592 | 6.2% | $61,822 | 0.98 |
| Administrative and waste services | 1,058 | 4.2% | $39,838 | 0.58 |
| Wholesale trade | 835 | 3.3% | $73,320 | 0.68 |
| Finance and insurance | 726 | 2.8% | $80,366 | 0.58 |
| Other services (except public administration) | 617 | 2.4% | $47,777 | 0.66 |
| Arts, entertainment, recreation | 281 | 1.1% | $37,485 | 0.54 |
| Real estate and rental | 183 | 0.7% | $52,474 | 0.38 |
| Information | 168 | 0.7% | $64,101 | 0.29 |
| Utilities | 146 | 0.6% | $95,098 | 1.24 |
| Educational services | 65 | 0.3% | $21,274 | 0.10 |
QCEW counts jobs covered by unemployment insurance; sectors with too few employers are withheld by BLS. Latest-month unemployment is preliminary.
| How residents get to work ⇅ | Share ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 87.5% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.5% |
| Work from home | 6.1% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 19.6% |
Shares are of workers aged 16 and over; they describe residents, wherever they work.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $61,224 |
| Income per person | $35,681 |
| Median gross rent per month | $925 |
| Yearly rent as share of median household income | 18.1% |
| Median home value | $238,900 |
| Homeowners | 61.5% |
| Poverty rate | 19.9% |
| Price level of the nearest metro area (US = 100) | 87.2 |
| Nearest metro median pay, all occupations | $46,280 |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set; graduated states show 0 until you enter your own estimate. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
State tax: Graduated, top rate 5.00%.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median age | 40.8 |
| High school or higher (25+) | 90.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (25+) | 32.4% |
| Born abroad | 2.2% |
| Labour force participation (16+) | 59.0% |
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| Month ⇅ | Mean temperature (°C) ⇅ | Mean temperature (°F) ⇅ | Precipitation (mm) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.8 | 41 | 117 |
| Feb | 7.0 | 45 | 135 |
| Mar | 11.6 | 53 | 128 |
| Apr | 16.2 | 61 | 125 |
| May | 20.8 | 69 | 117 |
| Jun | 25.1 | 77 | 106 |
| Jul | 26.9 | 80 | 122 |
| Aug | 26.7 | 80 | 104 |
| Sep | 23.3 | 74 | 98 |
| Oct | 17.2 | 63 | 87 |
| Nov | 10.7 | 51 | 102 |
| Dec | 6.6 | 44 | 148 |
Satellite-reanalysis climatology on a grid of roughly 50 km, so it smooths local effects (hills, coast, city heat). It is not a weather-station record.
| City ⇅ | State ⇅ | Distance (straight line) ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartselle | AL | 19 mi | 15,847 | $76,290 | $804 |
| Decatur | AL | 29 mi | 57,361 | $61,563 | $896 |
| Jasper | AL | 33 mi | 14,442 | $66,238 | $721 |
| Gardendale | AL | 35 mi | 16,534 | $82,192 | $1,299 |
| Clay | AL | 36 mi | 10,273 | $81,920 | $2,240 |
| Albertville | AL | 36 mi | 22,813 | $56,099 | $872 |
| Madison | AL | 37 mi | 60,106 | $134,655 | $1,453 |
| Huntsville | AL | 37 mi | 222,791 | $74,714 | $1,171 |
| Center Point | AL | 38 mi | 15,914 | $56,417 | $1,218 |
| Fultondale | AL | 39 mi | 9,384 | $73,575 | $1,269 |
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19,319 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).
$925 a month (ACS 2020–2024), which is 18.1% of the median household income.
$61,224 (ACS 2020–2024, in 2024 dollars).
3.4% (BLS county, Cullman County (latest month 2026M09)).
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