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Birmingham, AL is experiencing a significant job growth of 13.20%, which is lower than the US average of 30.54%. Despite this, the unemployment rate in Birmingham is only 5.4%, which is slightly higher than the national rate of 4.1%. This suggests that there are still many opportunities available for those looking for work in the city. With a growing job market and relatively low unemployment, Birmingham offers a great opportunity for individuals who are seeking employment.

The unemployment rate in Birmingham is 5.6% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%)

You Should Know

- That Job Growth in Birmingham has been Negative.
- Jobs have Decreased by 3.7% over the past year.
- The average salary in Birmingham is $39,403.
- The median home cost in Birmingham is $101,300

Job Helpful Resources

- Best paying jobs in Birmingham? Legal ($83,817)
- Worst paying jobs? Personal Care ($13,930)
- Highest paying industry jobs? Management of Companies and Enterprises ($83,295)
- Lowest paying industry jobs? Accommodation and Food Services ($15,831)
- Average Income of Residents in Birmingham ($26,746) compared to USA ($37,638)
- The Unemployment Rate in Birmingham (5.6) is lower than USA (6)

Process of Job Search

View jobs in occupation categories below. It is important to join a job site search that offers legally protected status, inclusive workplace, and diverse and inclusive workplace if you're looking for work in Birmingham. A team that respects gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, and other legally protected status are important to look for.

Diverse and inclusive employers are looking for job seekers with a wide range of skills and experience. You can find jobs in Birmingham, Alabama that match your qualifications.

     JobsBirmingham, AlabamaUnited States
  $26,746$37,638
  $39,403$69,021
  5.66
  -3.7%-6.2%
  29.2%33.5%
  Average Salary by OccupationBirmingham, AlabamaUnited States
  Management$61,700$77,236
  Business, Financial$56,705$68,299
  Computer, Math$55,703$87,306
  Architecture, Engineering$70,345$86,023
  Sciences$44,306$66,034
  Social Service$34,555$44,925
  Legal$83,817$88,013
  Education$31,136$44,678
  Arts, Entertainment$47,130$43,591
  Health Practitioners$55,842$75,327
  Health Technicians$29,637$41,524
  Healthcare Support$21,087$25,441
  Fire Fighters$24,405$35,516
  Law Enforcement$39,507$64,941
  Food Prep, Serving$16,820$16,379
  Cleaning, Maintenance$21,842$23,378
  Personal Care$13,930$15,351
  Sales, Related$22,227$33,178
  Office Admin, Support$33,110$35,058
  Farming, Fishing, Forestry$28,724$25,716
  Construction, Extraction$29,813$41,315
  Maintence, Repair$35,895$48,436
  Production$29,744$38,103
  Transportation$35,994$39,572
  Material Moving$22,267$25,906
  Average Salary by IndustryBirmingham, AlabamaUnited States
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting$26,089$31,273
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction$51,285$74,432
  Construction$32,721$44,287
  Manufacturing$33,740$51,585
  Wholesale Trade$37,983$51,301
  Retail Trade$22,350$26,757
  Transportation and Warehousing$37,707$43,256
  Utilities$67,235$77,546
  Information$46,949$61,268
  Finance and Insurance$47,912$65,016
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing$33,667$46,406
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services$59,620$73,907
  Management of Companies and Enterprises$83,295$75,118
  Administrative and Support and Waste Services$21,490$30,687
  Educational Services$36,914$44,708
  Health Care and Social Assistance$31,187$40,852
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation$20,496$25,861
  Accommodation and Food Services$15,831$18,154
  Other Services$24,078$29,481
  Public Administration$46,071$61,644
Unemployment by Year (Years 1990 to 2021)
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Birmingham is better than ever, meaning it is beginning to gain half of the stuff a normal city of its size has. The food scene is definitely an exception and is above  More

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Lived in the Birmingham for years. The small city was divided by the historical train tracks into the north half and the south one. The north section was the  More

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Over 4 years ago

I moved to Birmingham 6.5 years ago for a new job. The city is very boring in my opinion, there isn't much to do over the weekend except shopping or eating out. Summer  More

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