Jobs, pay and daily life in Huntsville, 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.
Huntsville is a city in Alabama with 222,791 residents. The median household earns $74,714 a year and the median rent is $1,171 a month, which is 18.8% of the median household income. It is part of the Huntsville, AL metropolitan area, where BLS counts 266,650 jobs.
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| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 7,570 | 3.14 | $46,390 | $32,040 | $48,200 | +4% |
| Retail Salespersons | 7,030 | 1.05 | $33,120 | $23,570 | $47,340 | -6% |
| Software Developers | 7,030 | 2.43 | $128,080 | $79,630 | $175,460 | -6% |
| Registered Nurses | 6,800 | 1.17 | $77,090 | $51,760 | $98,260 | -21% |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 5,330 | 1.10 | $34,620 | $29,740 | $47,270 | -7% |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 5,030 | 0.76 | $27,180 | $22,160 | $34,270 | -13% |
| Aerospace Engineers | 4,880 | 42.03 | $131,090 | $78,890 | $195,190 | -3% |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 4,700 | 1.61 | $46,090 | $31,370 | $61,680 | -3% |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 4,370 | 0.86 | $39,500 | $31,070 | $49,250 | -2% |
| Cashiers | 4,320 | 0.82 | $29,860 | $22,710 | $35,740 | -9% |
| General and Operations Managers | 4,050 | 0.67 | $136,340 | $61,340 | $282,970 | +29% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 3,340 | 0.75 | $38,400 | $30,760 | $57,210 | -14% |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 3,290 | 0.85 | $27,990 | $16,950 | $37,300 | -21% |
| Engineers, All Other | 3,110 | 11.77 | $155,630 | $93,890 | $195,190 | +27% |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | 3,100 | 1.66 | $124,950 | $77,000 | $183,040 | +50% |
| Accountants and Auditors | 3,010 | 1.21 | $79,220 | $53,920 | $134,360 | -5% |
| Cooks, Fast Food | 2,950 | 2.68 | $29,310 | $23,650 | $35,100 | -5% |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 2,850 | 0.75 | $33,600 | $23,870 | $42,810 | -9% |
| Logisticians | 2,780 | 6.46 | $117,060 | $72,310 | $151,240 | +42% |
| Buyers and Purchasing Agents | 2,740 | 3.26 | $94,990 | $57,700 | $149,070 | +22% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 1,630 | 4.33 | $168,380 | $111,780 | $232,010 | -2% |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 2,250 | 1.96 | $164,060 | $99,680 | $219,550 | -6% |
| Financial Managers | 890 | 0.61 | $158,620 | $98,570 | $258,330 | -5% |
| Engineers, All Other | 3,110 | 11.77 | $155,630 | $93,890 | $195,190 | +27% |
| Managers, All Other | 570 | 0.54 | $153,920 | $120,720 | $212,290 | +8% |
| Purchasing Managers | 520 | 3.60 | $146,970 | $98,070 | $193,420 | -1% |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | 560 | 4.27 | $142,670 | $83,820 | $195,190 | -12% |
| Pharmacists | 600 | 1.08 | $136,840 | $102,620 | $163,070 | -3% |
| General and Operations Managers | 4,050 | 0.67 | $136,340 | $61,340 | $282,970 | +29% |
| Sales Managers | 660 | 0.61 | $134,690 | $74,690 | $260,470 | -9% |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | 890 | 5.38 | $133,330 | $81,970 | $195,190 | +2% |
| Lawyers | 730 | 0.56 | $133,220 | $62,470 | $229,170 | -17% |
| Computer Network Architects | 1,660 | 5.40 | $132,410 | $77,900 | $204,150 | -1% |
| Aerospace Engineers | 4,880 | 42.03 | $131,090 | $78,890 | $195,190 | -3% |
| Information Security Analysts | 1,840 | 5.63 | $130,330 | $75,940 | $176,510 | +1% |
| Electrical Engineers | 2,190 | 6.42 | $130,330 | $85,420 | $208,130 | +8% |
| Software Developers | 7,030 | 2.43 | $128,080 | $79,630 | $175,460 | -6% |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | 3,100 | 1.66 | $124,950 | $77,000 | $183,040 | +50% |
| Management Analysts | 1,710 | 1.11 | $121,970 | $79,890 | $168,810 | +20% |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | 890 | 1.19 | $120,450 | $58,200 | $168,580 | +3% |
These figures are for the whole Huntsville, AL metropolitan area, not the city alone.
Median pay across all occupations: $51,740 (US $50,980); unemployment 3.1% (2026M09).
| Industry (residents) ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 21.4% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 17.7% |
| Manufacturing | 12.4% |
| Retail trade | 10.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 8.8% |
| Public administration | 7.6% |
| Construction | 4.9% |
| Other services | 4.7% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 4.2% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 4.0% |
| Information | 1.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.4% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 0.6% |
| How residents get to work ⇅ | Share ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 76.3% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 1.3% |
| Work from home | 14.6% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 5.0% |
Shares are of workers aged 16 and over; they describe residents, wherever they work.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $74,714 |
| Income per person | $46,854 |
| Median gross rent per month | $1,171 |
| Yearly rent as share of median household income | 18.8% |
| Median home value | $293,600 |
| Homeowners | 58.3% |
| Poverty rate | 12.6% |
| Price level of the metro area (US = 100) | 93.1 |
| Metro median pay, all occupations | $51,740 |
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 | 36.9 |
| High school or higher (25+) | 92.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (25+) | 47.2% |
| Born abroad | 6.7% |
| Labour force participation (16+) | 63.8% |
Work permits are federal: see permits and first steps.
| Month ⇅ | Mean temperature (°C) ⇅ | Mean temperature (°F) ⇅ | Precipitation (mm) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.0 | 39 | 119 |
| Feb | 6.2 | 43 | 135 |
| Mar | 10.9 | 52 | 125 |
| Apr | 15.7 | 60 | 125 |
| May | 20.4 | 69 | 117 |
| Jun | 24.8 | 77 | 103 |
| Jul | 26.6 | 80 | 121 |
| Aug | 26.5 | 80 | 104 |
| Sep | 23.2 | 74 | 99 |
| Oct | 16.8 | 62 | 93 |
| Nov | 10.2 | 50 | 105 |
| Dec | 5.9 | 43 | 151 |
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 ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | AL | 81 mi | 198,173 | $46,051 | $1,107 |
| Murfreesboro | TN | 81 mi | 161,445 | $80,108 | $1,481 |
| Chattanooga | TN | 85 mi | 185,783 | $64,523 | $1,256 |
| Nashville | TN | 102 mi | 704,965 | $80,090 | $1,669 |
| Clarksville | TN | 134 mi | 176,456 | $69,303 | $1,307 |
| Atlanta | GA | 144 mi | 520,066 | $88,165 | $1,765 |
| Montgomery | AL | 164 mi | 197,494 | $56,811 | $1,089 |
| Knoxville | TN | 177 mi | 195,185 | $54,039 | $1,191 |
| Columbus | GA | 183 mi | 203,711 | $58,073 | $1,106 |
| Memphis | TN | 189 mi | 610,936 | $52,679 | $1,263 |
Straight-line distance in miles, not driving distance.
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222,791 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).
$1,171 a month (ACS 2020–2024), which is 18.8% of the median household income.
$74,714 (ACS 2020–2024, in 2024 dollars).
3.1% (BLS metro area 2026M09).
Alabama. See the state guide for minimum wage, taxes and pay.