Alabama Career & Training Directory
Explore 218 careers with Alabama-specific salary data, licensing requirements, and 15 accredited schools.
Top Careers in Alabama
Alabama's Manufacturing and Healthcare Sectors Lead Career Opportunities
Alabama's economy runs on advanced manufacturing, aerospace, and healthcare. Huntsville's booming defense and aerospace corridor — home to NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center and Redstone Arsenal — drives strong demand for engineering and IT technicians. Birmingham anchors a regional healthcare hub, while the Mercedes-Benz, Hyundai, and Honda plants sustain a deep skilled-trades workforce across the state. Rural counties lean on agriculture and forestry, keeping agricultural equipment technicians steadily employed statewide.
Registered Nurse
- Median Salary
- $62,800/yr
- Job Growth
- +5.9% (2022–2032)
- Training Time
- 2–4 years (ADN or BSN)
Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
- Median Salary
- $54,200/yr
- Job Growth
- +7.1% (2022–2032)
- Training Time
- 1–2 year certificate + apprenticeship
Aerospace Engineering Technician
- Median Salary
- $71,400/yr
- Job Growth
- +5.3% (2022–2032)
- Training Time
- 2-year associate degree
Electrician
- Median Salary
- $53,900/yr
- Job Growth
- +10.6% (2022–2032)
- Training Time
- 4–5 years (apprenticeship)
Licensed Practical Nurse
- Median Salary
- $47,200/yr
- Job Growth
- +5.6% (2022–2032)
- Training Time
- 12–18 months (certificate)
Welder
- Median Salary
- $46,800/yr
- Job Growth
- +3.4% (2022–2032)
- Training Time
- 6–12 months (certificate)
Salary figures based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024/2025. Growth projections from BLS Employment Projections 2022–2032. State figures reflect Alabama-specific wage data; individual employer pay varies.
Airline Pilot (Career Track) / Flight Student
DevOps Engineer / Site Reliability Engineer
Cybersecurity Analyst
Cloud Technician / Cloud Engineer
Construction Manager / Superintendent
Database Administrator (DBA)
Schools in Alabama
Jefferson State Community College
Largest community college in the Birmingham metro area (13,000+ students). Nationally recognized allied health programs ...
Calhoun Community College
Largest community college in Alabama by enrollment (~14,600 students). Strong workforce training programs across Huntsvi...
Wallace State Community College
Known for one of Alabama's most comprehensive allied health programs. Consistent high NCLEX pass rates for nursing gradu...
Shelton State Community College
Serves the Tuscaloosa region. Strong trades and health sciences programs with close industry ties to automotive manufact...
About Alabama's Job Market
Alabama's economy supports a strong demand for trained vocational professionals across healthcare, construction, technology, and transportation. The state's growing population drives steady openings for allied health workers, skilled tradespeople, and tech professionals.