Alabama Economic Overview

Key economic indicators for Alabama (AL). Population: 5,024,279.

Unemployment Rate

2.7%

Below national avg (~4.2%)

Median Annual Wage

$45,000

Source: Census ACS / BLS

Wage Growth (YoY)

+3.5%

Year-over-year change

Population

5.0M

Source: 2020 Census

About the Alabama Economy

Alabama has an unemployment rate of 2.7%, which is below the national average. The median annual wage is $45,000, with wages growing at 3.5% year-over-year. With a population of 5,024,279, Alabama is the a mid-size state economy in the U.S.