Jobs, pay and daily life in Montgomery, 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.
Montgomery is a city in Alabama with 197,494 residents. The median household earns $56,811 a year and the median rent is $1,089 a month, which is 23.0% of the median household income. It is part of the Montgomery, AL metropolitan area, where BLS counts 165,550 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 | 7,410 | 4.96 | $45,380 | $26,640 | $63,130 | +2% |
| Retail Salespersons | 4,720 | 1.14 | $29,650 | $22,630 | $43,930 | -16% |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 4,060 | 2.24 | $40,260 | $29,270 | $56,480 | -15% |
| Registered Nurses | 3,990 | 1.11 | $79,570 | $55,180 | $121,850 | -18% |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 3,780 | 1.25 | $34,370 | $28,820 | $47,170 | -8% |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 3,510 | 1.12 | $37,370 | $24,970 | $44,500 | -7% |
| Cashiers | 3,450 | 1.05 | $28,330 | $21,740 | $34,940 | -14% |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 3,170 | 0.77 | $22,960 | $20,860 | $31,060 | -26% |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 2,540 | 1.16 | $54,860 | $37,340 | $81,280 | -6% |
| Accountants and Auditors | 2,530 | 1.64 | $75,040 | $52,750 | $110,560 | -10% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 2,500 | 0.91 | $36,960 | $29,890 | $52,870 | -17% |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 2,300 | 0.95 | $26,360 | $16,550 | $35,400 | -25% |
| General and Operations Managers | 2,230 | 0.60 | $107,980 | $56,990 | $230,590 | +2% |
| Cooks, Fast Food | 2,130 | 3.13 | $27,650 | $22,640 | $33,360 | -10% |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 2,120 | 0.90 | $30,450 | $21,960 | $38,850 | -17% |
| Nursing Assistants | 1,940 | 1.26 | $35,210 | $29,240 | $39,980 | -17% |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 1,790 | 0.39 | $26,660 | $18,880 | $31,520 | -26% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | 1,750 | 1.47 | $45,480 | $28,160 | $74,730 | -6% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 1,690 | 1.10 | $60,100 | $40,630 | $94,260 | -14% |
| Office Clerks, General | 1,560 | 0.59 | $33,050 | $22,800 | $46,660 | -27% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 570 | 0.79 | $134,810 | $80,980 | $204,740 | -23% |
| Financial Managers | 650 | 0.72 | $131,570 | $81,220 | $214,400 | -21% |
| Lawyers | 960 | 1.20 | $125,290 | $71,390 | $214,820 | -22% |
| Software Developers | 780 | 0.44 | $110,620 | $67,340 | $169,300 | -19% |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | 740 | 1.59 | $109,300 | $78,850 | $136,990 | -6% |
| General and Operations Managers | 2,230 | 0.60 | $107,980 | $56,990 | $230,590 | +2% |
| Civil Engineers | 520 | 1.34 | $97,470 | $59,990 | $135,510 | -3% |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | 740 | 1.17 | $96,820 | $64,650 | $159,450 | -22% |
| Construction Managers | 660 | 1.63 | $94,650 | $62,320 | $131,520 | -18% |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | 730 | 0.63 | $89,320 | $54,950 | $126,440 | +8% |
| Registered Nurses | 3,990 | 1.11 | $79,570 | $55,180 | $121,850 | -18% |
| Industrial Engineers | 540 | 1.39 | $79,480 | $66,180 | $125,320 | -22% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | 1,320 | 1.84 | $76,610 | $46,580 | $127,660 | +3% |
| Accountants and Auditors | 2,530 | 1.64 | $75,040 | $52,750 | $110,560 | -10% |
| Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | 540 | 1.57 | $71,710 | $49,750 | $99,920 | -8% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | 1,020 | 1.55 | $69,950 | $44,690 | $107,710 | -12% |
| Buyers and Purchasing Agents | 630 | 1.21 | $65,060 | $43,340 | $109,480 | -16% |
| Human Resources Specialists | 970 | 1.00 | $64,140 | $39,460 | $105,400 | -16% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | 1,240 | 0.94 | $63,020 | $36,810 | $110,590 | -13% |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanics | 1,230 | 2.62 | $62,700 | $40,370 | $79,550 | -3% |
These figures are for the whole Montgomery, AL metropolitan area, not the city alone.
Median pay across all occupations: $44,950 (US $50,980); unemployment 3.8% (2026M09).
| Industry (residents) ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 21.5% |
| Manufacturing | 13.2% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 12.0% |
| Retail trade | 11.6% |
| Public administration | 10.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 8.9% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 6.1% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 4.5% |
| Other services | 4.3% |
| Construction | 4.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.5% |
| Information | 1.1% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 0.3% |
| How residents get to work ⇅ | Share ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.5% |
| Public transit | 0.4% |
| Walk | 1.4% |
| Work from home | 8.0% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 6.9% |
Shares are of workers aged 16 and over; they describe residents, wherever they work.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $56,811 |
| Income per person | $33,458 |
| Median gross rent per month | $1,089 |
| Yearly rent as share of median household income | 23.0% |
| Median home value | $161,900 |
| Homeowners | 54.4% |
| Poverty rate | 21.5% |
| Price level of the metro area (US = 100) | 89.7 |
| Metro median pay, all occupations | $44,950 |
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 | 36.6 |
| High school or higher (25+) | 89.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (25+) | 33.8% |
| Born abroad | 5.8% |
| Labour force participation (16+) | 57.8% |
Work permits are federal: see permits and first steps.
| Month ⇅ | Mean temperature (°C) ⇅ | Mean temperature (°F) ⇅ | Precipitation (mm) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6.9 | 44 | 111 |
| Feb | 9.3 | 49 | 130 |
| Mar | 13.4 | 56 | 132 |
| Apr | 17.6 | 64 | 115 |
| May | 22.3 | 72 | 109 |
| Jun | 26.4 | 80 | 110 |
| Jul | 27.8 | 82 | 126 |
| Aug | 27.6 | 82 | 119 |
| Sep | 24.9 | 77 | 88 |
| Oct | 19.1 | 66 | 72 |
| Nov | 12.7 | 55 | 97 |
| Dec | 8.7 | 48 | 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 ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | GA | 82 mi | 203,711 | $58,073 | $1,106 |
| Birmingham | AL | 87 mi | 198,173 | $46,051 | $1,107 |
| Atlanta | GA | 145 mi | 520,066 | $88,165 | $1,765 |
| Macon-Bibb County | GA | 153 mi | 156,578 | $51,234 | $1,066 |
| Mobile | AL | 159 mi | 203,416 | $53,558 | $1,068 |
| Huntsville | AL | 164 mi | 222,791 | $74,714 | $1,171 |
| Tallahassee | FL | 177 mi | 201,875 | $57,409 | $1,293 |
| Chattanooga | TN | 197 mi | 185,783 | $64,523 | $1,256 |
| Athens | GA | 201 mi | 127,345 | $52,974 | $1,219 |
| Jackson | MS | 230 mi | 146,631 | $42,071 | $1,055 |
Straight-line distance in miles, not driving distance.
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197,494 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).
$1,089 a month (ACS 2020–2024), which is 23.0% of the median household income.
$56,811 (ACS 2020–2024, in 2024 dollars).
3.8% (BLS metro area 2026M09).
Alabama. See the state guide for minimum wage, taxes and pay.