Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Alabama | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $49,630 | $63,464 | -22% |
| Median hourly wage | $23.86 | $30.51 | -22% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $55,890.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a IT Support Specialist in Alabama is $49,630, or about $23.86 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for IT Support Specialists is $63,464. Alabama is -22% below the national median.
Entry-level it support specialists in Alabama typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 7,360 it support specialist jobs on record and a median salary of $49,630, Alabama offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.