--- title: Jobs in Birmingham, AL — Healthcare, Banking & Hiring description: Find jobs in Birmingham, Alabama — the state's largest city with top employers in healthcare, banking, and professional services. See salary data. type: location_city url: https://www.foundrole.com/locations/alabama/birmingham date: 2026-09-28T19:11:27Z og_description: Birmingham is Alabama's largest city, driven by UAB Health, banking, and professional services. Browse top employers, salaries, and open roles. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/9kpd4m.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: United States url: https://www.foundrole.com/locations - label: Alabama url: https://www.foundrole.com/locations/alabama --- # Jobs in Birmingham, AL — Healthcare, Banking & Hiring **State:** [Alabama Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/alabama?utm_source=ai_markdown) **Country:** [Top Job Trends By Locations](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) **Open jobs:** 3,541 **Hiring momentum:** -24.4% — 124 new postings in the last 28 days vs 164 in the 28 days before, on career sites tracked through both periods ## Summary - Postings on employer career sites published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026: 5,327 - Median salary: $62K - Salary range (P25–P75): $40K – $111K - Remote share: 5.8% ## Market Insights — September 2026 *Based on 5,327 postings published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026 • Updated September 28, 2026* - New postings for Birmingham, AL fell 24% in the last 28 days (124 vs 164 in the 28 days before). - Industries with the most postings in Birmingham, AL: Hospitals and Health Care (19% of all postings), followed by Retail and Restaurants. - Pay in Birmingham, AL runs 11% below the United States median ($62K vs $70K). *Numbers above are computed from postings on employer career sites published in the window shown below, closed ones included. Salary figures use posted ranges where available; the market median is the median of the country the pay is quoted in, as its location page shows it. Confidence reflects sample size and signal stability vs the prior month.* ## Top industries in Birmingham, AL | Industry | Total jobs | Median salary | |---|---|---| | Hospitals & Health Care | 990 | $69K | | Retail | 603 | $34K | | Restaurants | 267 | — | | Business Consulting & Services | 241 | $178K | | Construction | 180 | — | | Utilities | 176 | — | | Financial Services | 146 | $58K | | Food & Beverage Services | 137 | $33K | | Staffing & Recruiting | 131 | $92K | | Hospitality | 127 | $43K | ## Top roles hiring in Birmingham, AL | Role | Total jobs | Median salary | |---|---|---| | Registered Nurse | 196 | — | | Retail Sales Associate | 138 | $33K | | Customer Service Representative | 131 | — | | Assistant Manager | 121 | — | | Sales Representative | 110 | $66K | | CDL Driver | 85 | $61K | | Shift Leader | 72 | — | | Delivery Driver | 68 | — | | Software Developer / Engineer | 68 | $147K | | Security Officer | 59 | $35K | ## Top hiring companies in Birmingham, AL | Company | Total jobs | |---|---| | [DeTar Healthcare System Jobs & Careers — South Texas](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/detar-healthcare-system?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 194 | | [Domino's Pizza Pakistan Jobs & Careers — QSR](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/domino-s-pizza?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 144 | | [Labcorp Jobs & Careers — Clinical Labs & Life Sciences](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/labcorp?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 68 | **H1B sponsorship (FY2025 Q4 – FY2026 Q3):** 85 employers filed 450 petitions; 2% of the employers hiring here now are among them. ## Top visa sponsors in Birmingham, AL | Company | Workers | Median filed wage | |---|---|---| | UAB School of Health Professions | 247 | $82K | | Children's of Alabama | 19 | — | | Shipt | 16 | — | | Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama | 15 | — | | My Supply Chain Group | 14 | — | ## Nearby cities hiring | City | Distance | Total jobs | Median salary | |---|---|---|---| | [Jobs in Hoover, AL — Retail, Finance & Top Employers](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/alabama/hoover?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 8.0 mi | 727 | $48K | [All H1B sponsors in Birmingham, AL](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/birmingham-al?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What industries are hiring most in Birmingham? Healthcare, banking, professional services, manufacturing, and technology are Birmingham's leading hiring sectors. UAB Health System, Regions Financial, and a growing number of fintech and engineering companies drive consistent demand across skill levels. ### What is the typical salary range for jobs in Birmingham, AL? Birmingham offers some of Alabama's most competitive salaries, particularly in healthcare, finance, and engineering. The salary section on this page provides current median figures by industry and career level. ### Which companies hire most in Birmingham? UAB Health System, Regions Financial, Protective Life, Vulcan Materials, and major healthcare networks are among Birmingham's top employers. The top hiring companies table on this page lists all employers with active current openings. ### Is remote work common for Birmingham, AL jobs? Remote and hybrid roles are available in Birmingham, especially in banking, technology, and professional services. Healthcare, manufacturing, and on-site service roles remain predominantly in-person. ### How can I expand my job search beyond Birmingham? The nearby cities table on this page links to Hoover, Tuscaloosa, and Bessemer. The Alabama jobs page covers all major Alabama cities and industries for a broader statewide search. ## Related - [Browse all locations](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Search jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs?utm_source=ai_markdown)