Jobs, pay and daily life in Mobile, 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.
Mobile is a city in Alabama with 203,416 residents. The median household earns $53,558 a year and the median rent is $1,068 a month, which is 23.9% of the median household income. It is part of the Mobile, AL metropolitan area, where BLS counts 172,550 jobs.
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| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | 5,260 | 1.40 | $79,490 | $61,650 | $98,910 | -19% |
| Retail Salespersons | 4,900 | 1.13 | $29,710 | $22,760 | $46,090 | -16% |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 3,840 | 1.22 | $35,070 | $27,950 | $48,530 | -6% |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 3,780 | 1.99 | $42,840 | $30,680 | $59,510 | -10% |
| Cashiers | 3,710 | 1.08 | $28,240 | $21,830 | $35,290 | -14% |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 3,510 | 1.53 | $51,010 | $37,960 | $75,980 | -13% |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 3,160 | 0.74 | $23,510 | $21,090 | $34,020 | -25% |
| General and Operations Managers | 2,750 | 0.71 | $106,690 | $56,920 | $244,090 | +1% |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 2,570 | 0.79 | $37,230 | $27,170 | $46,620 | -7% |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 2,510 | 1.00 | $26,860 | $16,420 | $35,950 | -24% |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 2,500 | 1.02 | $30,420 | $22,740 | $38,990 | -17% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 2,420 | 0.84 | $37,690 | $30,070 | $55,660 | -16% |
| Nursing Assistants | 2,100 | 1.30 | $30,880 | $28,940 | $36,790 | -27% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | 2,060 | 1.66 | $44,600 | $27,960 | $75,850 | -8% |
| Construction Laborers | 2,050 | 1.68 | $36,830 | $24,800 | $48,390 | -22% |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 2,030 | 0.42 | $28,510 | $23,290 | $35,960 | -20% |
| Accountants and Auditors | 2,010 | 1.25 | $72,130 | $49,450 | $120,250 | -14% |
| Cooks, Fast Food | 1,970 | 2.76 | $27,700 | $23,080 | $33,780 | -10% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | 1,930 | 1.40 | $63,040 | $37,400 | $128,930 | -13% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 1,910 | 1.20 | $57,760 | $38,030 | $89,550 | -17% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 500 | 0.68 | $137,650 | $80,490 | $212,280 | -21% |
| Financial Managers | 530 | 0.57 | $135,780 | $84,650 | $250,030 | -18% |
| Lawyers | 560 | 0.67 | $130,490 | $67,340 | $239,990 | -18% |
| Software Developers | 1,050 | 0.56 | $122,540 | $66,850 | $179,890 | -10% |
| Civil Engineers | 790 | 1.93 | $107,810 | $67,850 | $166,120 | +7% |
| General and Operations Managers | 2,750 | 0.71 | $106,690 | $56,920 | $244,090 | +1% |
| Mechanical Engineers | 510 | 1.54 | $105,670 | $74,680 | $168,840 | +1% |
| Nurse Practitioners | 510 | 1.42 | $103,480 | $88,320 | $126,810 | -22% |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | 940 | 1.42 | $99,270 | $63,880 | $166,100 | -20% |
| Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | 550 | 1.54 | $94,740 | $48,280 | $106,370 | +21% |
| Construction Managers | 980 | 2.33 | $94,060 | $62,310 | $146,630 | -18% |
| Registered Nurses | 5,260 | 1.40 | $79,490 | $61,650 | $98,910 | -19% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | 1,520 | 2.04 | $78,760 | $49,350 | $117,690 | +6% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | 1,320 | 1.93 | $77,080 | $48,280 | $108,970 | -3% |
| Accountants and Auditors | 2,010 | 1.25 | $72,130 | $49,450 | $120,250 | -14% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | 1,510 | 1.68 | $69,000 | $46,940 | $100,660 | -14% |
| Buyers and Purchasing Agents | 700 | 1.28 | $68,750 | $44,510 | $115,920 | -12% |
| Insurance Sales Agents | 540 | 1.02 | $64,910 | $39,100 | $213,830 | +4% |
| Human Resources Specialists | 800 | 0.79 | $64,260 | $40,620 | $106,420 | -15% |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanics | 1,140 | 2.34 | $63,930 | $45,650 | $96,510 | -1% |
These figures are for the whole Mobile, AL metropolitan area, not the city alone.
Median pay across all occupations: $47,000 (US $50,980); unemployment 4.3% (2026M09).
| Industry (residents) ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 25.5% |
| Retail trade | 12.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 10.5% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 10.3% |
| Manufacturing | 10.2% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 6.4% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 5.9% |
| Construction | 5.8% |
| Other services | 4.4% |
| Public administration | 4.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.1% |
| Information | 1.5% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 0.7% |
| How residents get to work ⇅ | Share ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.0% |
| Public transit | 0.6% |
| Walk | 1.4% |
| Work from home | 9.2% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 9.2% |
Shares are of workers aged 16 and over; they describe residents, wherever they work.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $53,558 |
| Income per person | $33,935 |
| Median gross rent per month | $1,068 |
| Yearly rent as share of median household income | 23.9% |
| Median home value | $193,300 |
| Homeowners | 54.0% |
| Poverty rate | 18.4% |
| Price level of the metro area (US = 100) | 88.1 |
| Metro median pay, all occupations | $47,000 |
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 | 37.3 |
| High school or higher (25+) | 91.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (25+) | 32.0% |
| Born abroad | 4.3% |
| Labour force participation (16+) | 59.5% |
Work permits are federal: see permits and first steps.
| Month ⇅ | Mean temperature (°C) ⇅ | Mean temperature (°F) ⇅ | Precipitation (mm) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11.4 | 53 | 102 |
| Feb | 13.3 | 56 | 116 |
| Mar | 16.4 | 62 | 121 |
| Apr | 20.1 | 68 | 128 |
| May | 24.1 | 75 | 118 |
| Jun | 27.5 | 82 | 173 |
| Jul | 28.3 | 83 | 180 |
| Aug | 28.2 | 83 | 185 |
| Sep | 26.4 | 80 | 142 |
| Oct | 21.9 | 71 | 101 |
| Nov | 16.7 | 62 | 85 |
| Dec | 13.3 | 56 | 139 |
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 ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | LA | 117 mi | 362,701 | $58,821 | $1,310 |
| Montgomery | AL | 159 mi | 197,494 | $56,811 | $1,089 |
| Jackson | MS | 168 mi | 146,631 | $42,071 | $1,055 |
| Baton Rouge | LA | 181 mi | 222,771 | $49,994 | $1,067 |
| Birmingham | AL | 212 mi | 198,173 | $46,051 | $1,107 |
| Columbus | GA | 229 mi | 203,711 | $58,073 | $1,106 |
| Tallahassee | FL | 230 mi | 201,875 | $57,409 | $1,293 |
| Lafayette | LA | 236 mi | 121,715 | $61,915 | $1,100 |
| Huntsville | AL | 291 mi | 222,791 | $74,714 | $1,171 |
| Macon-Bibb County | GA | 299 mi | 156,578 | $51,234 | $1,066 |
Straight-line distance in miles, not driving distance.
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203,416 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).
$1,068 a month (ACS 2020–2024), which is 23.9% of the median household income.
$53,558 (ACS 2020–2024, in 2024 dollars).
4.3% (BLS metro area 2026M09).
Alabama. See the state guide for minimum wage, taxes and pay.