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Data Analyst Salary in Alabama

Median Annual in Alabama
$103,120/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$49.58/hr
▼ 14% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Alabama

groups Employed in AL
1,740
public U.S. Median
$120,230
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$116,096 #15 of 49

Data Analyst pay in Alabama, explained

Data analysts in Alabama earn a median of $103,120 per year ($49.58 per hour), which is 14% below the national median of $120,230. Entry-level workers earn around $59,130, while the most experienced data analysts reach about $161,590. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Alabama.

Is $103,120 good pay in Alabama?

Adjusted for Alabama's cost of living (which runs 89% of the U.S. average), that $103,120 is worth about $116,096 in national buying power — ranking Alabama #15 for real pay (vs #24 on the sticker number).

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Data Analyst pay by experience in Alabama

Entry level (10th pct)
$59,130
$28.43/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$103,120
$49.58/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$161,590
$77.69/hr

Data Analyst pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs AL
Alabama (here) $103,120 $116,096
Florida $115,820 $111,996 −$12,700
Georgia $104,340 $108,357 −$1,220
Tennessee $100,330 $109,209 +$2,790
Mississippi $69,490 $79,917 +$33,630

Data Analyst in Alabama: FAQ

How much do data analysts make in Alabama?

Data analysts in Alabama earn a median of $103,120 per year ($49.58 per hour), compared with $120,230 nationally.

Does Alabama pay data analysts well?

At $103,120, Alabama pays 14% below the national median for data analysts. An estimated 1,740 work in the state.

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