Alabama Median
$124,040
per year
Hourly Rate
$59.63
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-16% vs US median
US median $148,270
State Rank
#39 of 50
4,670 employed here
How much does a Sales Manager make in Alabama?
Sales Managers in Alabama take home a median of $124,040 annually — roughly $59.63 an hour — which runs 16% below the national median of $148,270.
Within Alabama, entry-level pay starts around $66,050 while the top 10% make $218,270 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $87,490 and $167,200 a year.
Sales Manager salary range in Alabama
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $66,050 | $31.75 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $87,490 | $42.06 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $124,040 | $59.63 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $167,200 | $80.38 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $218,270 | $104.94 |
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How Alabama compares
Alabama ranks 39th out of 50 states and territories for Sales Manager pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Sales Manager salary in other states
New York $217,640Massachusetts $191,200Virginia $191,130Colorado $180,850Washington $174,000New Jersey $173,020Connecticut $162,110Kansas $159,990Georgia $159,890Maine $158,660Oregon $155,810Illinois $155,280Rhode Island $154,970Minnesota $151,670North Carolina $150,470Arizona $145,690New Hampshire $141,900District of Columbia $141,800Vermont $138,650Maryland $137,150Michigan $136,870Utah $136,520South Dakota $136,360Texas $136,020Ohio $135,510Idaho $135,350California $134,910Wisconsin $134,870Iowa $134,010Florida $131,900Indiana $131,470South Carolina $131,080Pennsylvania $130,610Wyoming $129,840Oklahoma $128,920Kentucky $128,650Tennessee $128,040Nebraska $126,990North Dakota $119,990Montana $117,390Hawaii $116,340Missouri $115,370New Mexico $114,080Louisiana $110,700Nevada $109,790Mississippi $108,750Arkansas $108,330Alaska $98,860West Virginia $94,830
Working as a Sales Manager in Alabama
Nationally, about 637,000 people work as Sales Managers in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare Alabama pay ($124,040) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Sales Manager make in Alabama?
The median Sales Manager salary in Alabama is $124,040 per year, or about $59.63 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $66,050 at the entry level to $218,270 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Alabama pay compare to the national average?
Alabama pays Sales Managers about 16% less than the national median of $148,270. Alabama ranks 39th out of 50 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Alabama a good state for Sales Managers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $124,040 a year. About 4,670 Sales Managers are employed in Alabama. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Alabama?
The highest-paying occupations in Alabama include Cardiologist ($519,480), Dermatologist ($394,550), Anesthesiologist ($392,350), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.