Largest employer
16,758
people work at The University of Alabama System, the largest employer
Universal Health Services, Inc. and Government of the United States of America are the next largest employers in Birmingham.
UAB, Southside
The job market inBirmingham
629,028 people work in the Birmingham metro. See where they work, what they do and what they earn.
Pay
$91,087
is the median salary for information technology workers here
The best-paid job function in Birmingham. The median across the US is $67,324.
Lakeview, Birmingham
Growth
3,613
jobs added over the past year at the largest employers that grew
Net headcount change across the 95 largest employers that grew. Quanta Services, Inc. grew fastest, up 250.0%.
Avondale, Birmingham
In demand
2,955
open postings for registered nurse roles
The most in-demand occupation in Birmingham.
Norwood, Birmingham
Hiring
39,291
job postings were active in Birmingham in June 2026
Up 1.8% from a year earlier.
City Walk, Downtown
Job titles
20,595
people work in registered nurse roles
Registered nurse is the most common job title in Birmingham. Healthcare management is growing fastest, up 5.6% in a year.
Civil Rights District, Downtown
Industries
97,633
people work in healthcare and wellness services
Another 45,611 work in engineering and construction services and 42,918 in education services.
Southside, Birmingham
That's the job market in Birmingham.
Everything behind the story, from the largest employers to what each job pays, is below.
What are the largest companies in Birmingham?
The largest employer in the Birmingham metro is The University of Alabama System, with about 16,758 people working in the area as of June 2026. About 629,028 people work across the metro. Total headcount in the Birmingham metro grew 1.39% over the past year.
Data source: Revelio LabsCoverage: Birmingham, AL (Census CBSA)Data as of June 2026
Workers in the Birmingham metro
629,028
629,028 jobs
12-month headcount change
+1.39%
across the Birmingham metro
Average salary
$76,260
across employers, June 2026
How is the job market in Birmingham?
Birmingham employers had 39,291 active job postings in June 2026, up 1.8% from a year earlier. See job openings and hiring trends.
How many people work in Birmingham?
About 629,028 people work in the Birmingham metro as of June 2026, according to Revelio Labs workforce data. Total headcount in the Birmingham metro grew 1.39% over the past year.
Sourced from Revelio Labs workforce data.
Healthcare and wellness services is the largest industry by headcount, at 97,633 jobs, followed by engineering and construction services (45,611) and education services (42,918). See top industries.
The University of Alabama System is the largest employer, with about 16,758 people in the Birmingham metro. Quanta Services, Inc. grew fastest among the largest employers, up +250.0%. Employers here had 39,291 active job postings in June 2026. See hiring trends.
- Metro area
- Birmingham, AL
- State
- Alabama
- Workers in the metro
- 629,028
- Largest employer
- The University of Alabama System
- Largest industry
- Healthcare and Wellness Services
- 12-month change
- +1.39%
- Data as of
- June 2026
Top 15 largest companies in Birmingham by employees (2026)
The University of Alabama System employs the most people in the Birmingham metro, followed by Universal Health Services, Inc. and Government of the United States of America.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The University of Alabama System | 16,758 | Education Services | ||
| 2 | Universal Health Services, Inc. | 15,669 | Healthcare and Wellness | ||
| 3 | Government of the United States of America | 10,049 | Public Sector Management | ||
| 4 | The Southern Co. | 6,498 | Energy and Resources | ||
| 5 | Regions Financial Corp. | 5,920 | Finance | ||
| 6 | Walmart, Inc. | 4,946 | Retail and Consumer Goods | ||
| 7 | The Children's Hospital of Alabama | 4,666 | Healthcare and Wellness | ||
| 8 | Daiichi Life Group, Inc. | 3,585 | Finance | ||
| 9 | Publix Super Markets, Inc. | 3,563 | Retail and Consumer Goods | ||
| 10 | Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Alabama | 2,678 | Healthcare and Wellness |
Source: Revelio Labs workforce data, Birmingham metro, June 2026. How we count.
This is the top 15. Revelio tracks employers across the Birmingham metro, with headcount by job function, hiring rate and attrition for each.
Walk through the full list with an expertTop industries in Birmingham in 2026
The largest industries in the Birmingham metro by headcount, from Revelio Labs workforce data.
Jobs by industry across the Birmingham metro
Healthcare and wellness services, engineering and construction services and education services each employ more than 40,000 people here.
Loading- Healthcare and wellness services employs 97,633 people across the metro, the most of any industry.
Source: Revelio Labs, Birmingham, June 2026.
Fastest growing companies in Birmingham (2026)
Quanta Services, Inc. grew fastest, up +250.0%. 95 of the 200 largest employers in Birmingham added employees over the past year.
Companies growing fastest in Birmingham (June 2025 to June 2026)
Companies shrinking fastest in Birmingham (June 2025 to June 2026)
Percent change in local headcount among the largest employers in the Birmingham metro, June 2025 to June 2026.
The full top 10 growing and shrinking employers in Birmingham, and where people leaving them go next.
See the full list with an expertCompanies hiring the most in Birmingham (2026)
| Company | Active postings |
|---|---|
| Universal Health Services, Inc. | 986 |
| Dollar General Corp. | 675 |
| Domino's Pizza, Inc. | 503 |
Active postings as of June 2026.
Most common and in-demand jobs in Birmingham (2026)
Share of the Birmingham metro workforce by job function, from career profiles.
Workforce by job function
LoadingSource: Revelio Labs career profiles, Birmingham metro, June 2026.
Most common job titles
- 1Registered Nurse20,595
- 2Medical Administrative Assistant14,001
- 3Physician13,300
Fastest growing job titles
- 1Healthcare Management+5.6%
- 2Account Executive+5.6%
- 3Sales Executive+5.5%
In-demand jobs in Birmingham
Occupations with the most active job postings in the Birmingham metro.
| Occupation | Active postings | 12-month change |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 2,955 | -40.7% |
| Maintenance Technician | 1,905 | -6.8% |
| Cashier | 1,508 | -11.1% |
Source: Revelio Labs job postings data, Birmingham metro, June 2026. Change is active postings vs June 2025.
Birmingham job market: hiring trends (2026)
Birmingham employers had 39,291 active job postings in June 2026, up 1.8% from a year earlier.
39,291
Active job postings
as of June 2026
+1.8%
Change vs last year
active postings vs June 2025
Active job postings by month, Birmingham metro, Jun 2024 to Jun 2026
Loading- Birmingham employers had 39,291 active postings in Jun 2026, up 1.8% from Jun 2025.
- Active postings bottomed at 37,043 in Dec 2024 and peaked at 50,623 in Aug 2024.
Source: Revelio Labs job postings data, deduplicated across job boards and company career sites.
Hiring and attrition rates for every Birmingham employer, broken out by role.
Compare hiring rates with an expertAverage salary in Birmingham (2026)
Median salary by job function in Birmingham
Information technology pays the most. 4 of 10 functions pay above the US median.
Salaries from job postings and modeled compensation. Figures are annual base pay in USD.
Salary by role, seniority and employer in Birmingham, compared with any other metro.
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Birmingham companies: frequently asked questions
The University of Alabama System is the largest employer in the Birmingham metro, with about 16,758 people working in the area as of June 2026.
By local headcount, the 10 largest companies in Birmingham are The University of Alabama System, Universal Health Services, Inc., Government of the United States of America, The Southern Co., Regions Financial Corp., Walmart, Inc., The Children's Hospital of Alabama, Daiichi Life Group, Inc., Publix Super Markets, Inc. and Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Alabama, based on Revelio Labs data as of June 2026.
About 629,028 people work in the Birmingham metro, based on Revelio Labs data as of June 2026.
By headcount across the metro, the biggest industries are healthcare and wellness services (97,633 jobs), engineering and construction services (45,611) and education services (42,918).
Among the largest employers in the Birmingham metro, Quanta Services, Inc. (+250.0%), Baptist Health (100057464) (+56.5%) and Academy Sports & Outdoors, Inc. (+30.1%) grew fastest from June 2025 to June 2026.
By active job postings, the most in-demand occupations in the Birmingham metro are registered nurse, maintenance technician and cashier, as of June 2026.
Birmingham employers had 39,291 active job postings in June 2026, up 1.8% from a year earlier.
Monthly. This page reflects data as of June 2026.
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How we count
Revelio Labs counts the people who work at each employer in a metro area, based on public professional profiles. Each count is the employer's headcount in the metro at the end of the month, and it includes the employer's subsidiaries. We count the whole metro area, not just the city limits. Our counts are statistical estimates, so they can come in below a company's reported headcount, especially where many workers are part-time or seasonal.
Coverage of hourly and frontline jobs
Some workers are more likely to have an online profile than others. White-collar workers show up more than blue-collar workers, and people in big cities show up more than people in smaller ones. To correct for this, Revelio weights its data by occupation, comparing it with official workforce statistics from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. For example, if only a quarter of workers in a role have a profile, each profile we see counts as about four people. Counts for employers with many hourly workers, such as retail, hospitality, and home care, depend most on this adjustment and carry the widest margin.
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Revelio Labs. 'Largest Companies in Birmingham.' Data as of June 2026. reveliolabs.com/locations/cities/birmingham-al-job-market
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