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💰 COL Index: 94 — Below Avg Cost

Salaries in Madison, AL

Modeled occupation planning estimates with gross-pay and cost-context formulas.

Model generated 2026-02-26 · Methodology reviewed July 16, 2026 · 39 selected occupations

Selected-Role Model Average
$69,132
unweighted modeled medians; not a worker average
Purchasing-Power Model
$73,234
model average ÷ 94.4 × 100
Highest Modeled Role
Marketing Manager
$154,971
City 1BR Rent Reference
$1,067
monthly context; not a current quote

What does the salary model mean for Madison?

$69,132 is the unweighted arithmetic average of the modeled medians for these 39 selected occupations. It is not an official mean or median for all local workers.

Model average$69,132/year
Gross monthly equivalent$5,761/month
Household income context$131,436

Keep the measures separate: gross monthly salary is before taxes and deductions; household income can include multiple earners; the selected-role model average is not weighted by local employment.

🏆 Highest Modeled Values in This 39-Role Set

Ranked by modeled annual occupation median. These are planning estimates, not direct local OEWS rows.

🥇 -2% vs national

Marketing Manager

$154,971
💡 Purchasing-power model $164,164
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $74.51/hr
National projected growth +8.0%
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🥈 -2% vs national

Pharmacist

$133,744
💡 Purchasing-power model $141,678
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $64.30/hr
National projected growth -3.0%
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🥉 -2% vs national

Software Developer

$125,122
💡 Purchasing-power model $132,544
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $60.15/hr
National projected growth +17.0%
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4️⃣ -2% vs national

Construction Manager

$106,392
💡 Purchasing-power model $112,703
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $51.15/hr
National projected growth +8.0%
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5️⃣ -2% vs national

Project Manager

$99,578
💡 Purchasing-power model $105,485
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $47.87/hr
National projected growth +6.0%
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📋 Complete Salary Guide — All 39 Occupations in Madison

Purchasing-power equivalent = modeled annual median divided by the planning cost index (94.4/100). It does not estimate taxes or take-home pay. This city cost reference is below 100.

Showing all 39 occupations.

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1 Marketing Manager $154,971
2 Pharmacist $133,744
3 Software Developer $125,122
4 Construction Manager $106,392
5 Project Manager $99,578
6 Physical Therapist $98,034
7 Financial Analyst $97,346
8 Web Developer $91,191
9 Dental Hygienist $86,059
10 Accountant $84,633
11 Registered Nurse $84,624
12 Data Analyst $81,959
13 Police Officer $73,651
14 Human Resources Specialist $66,513
15 Elementary School Teacher $62,600
16 Plumber $62,285
17 Paralegal $61,695
18 Electrician $60,515
19 Real Estate Agent $60,447
20 Graphic Designer $60,309
21 Firefighter $56,160
22 Carpenter $55,963
23 HVAC Technician $54,734
24 Heavy Truck Driver $52,198
25 Personal Trainer $49,160
26 Auto Mechanic $49,160
27 Chef/Head Cook $49,160
28 Nail Technician $49,160
29 Loan Officer $49,160
30 Insurance Agent $49,160
31 Nursing Assistant (CNA) $49,160
32 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) $49,160
33 Dental Assistant $49,160
34 Veterinary Technician $49,160
35 Social Worker $49,160
36 Pharmacy Technician $49,160
37 Cosmetologist $49,160
38 Welder $48,756
39 Medical Assistant $37,627

OCity planning estimates. National occupation references are inputs; displayed city values are modeled rather than direct local BLS occupation rows.

Madison salary model: formulas, sources and limitations

Stored occupation model comparison

modeled estimate ÷ stored national reference = row comparison

On this owner, estimate-to-reference ratios are 0.615×–1.474× across occupations. Ratios can vary by occupation, so this is not described as one citywide multiplier or a direct local OEWS download.

Purchasing-power equivalent

modeled estimate ÷ 94.4 × 100

This comparison does not estimate taxes or take-home pay and is not an official BLS adjustment.

Limitations. “Average” is unweighted across selected occupations. Growth fields are national occupation projections, not local forecasts. City and metro geographies can differ. Repeated stored employment counts are not presented as local jobs.
BLS OEWS methodologyBLS national projectionsCensus/ACS income context

Model generated 2026-02-26; methodology reviewed July 16, 2026.

🏙️ Living Costs in Madison

🏠
1BR Rent
$1,067/mo
🏡
2BR Rent
$1,248/mo
🏘️
Median Home
$450,000
📉
Unemployment
3.1%
💳
Median Income
$131,436
🎓
College Educated
66%
🚶
Walk Score
35/100
📊
Cost of Living
94
Below Avg Cost
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❓ Madison Salary FAQ

What does the average salary in Madison mean on this page?

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$69,132 is the unweighted arithmetic average of the modeled medians for 39 selected occupations. It is not an official mean or median for all Madison workers.

What is the monthly salary estimate in Madison?

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The selected-occupation model average equals about $5,761 per month before taxes and deductions. This gross arithmetic conversion is not take-home pay or household income.

What is a good salary in Madison?

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There is no universal threshold. Household size, current housing quotes, taxes, debt, benefits, transportation and other recurring costs determine fit. The figures here are planning references, not affordability guarantees.

Are these direct local BLS salary observations for Madison?

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No. Each stored city planning estimate is compared with its stored national occupation reference. The estimate-to-reference relationship is 0.615×–1.474× across occupations; it is not represented as one universal city multiplier or a direct local BLS observation.

📝 Planning Takeaways for Madison

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