Creative & Education Birmingham, AL Pop. 197,575

Instructional Designer Salary in Birmingham, Alabama

The median instructional designer salary in Birmingham, AL is $64,800 per year, which is 10% below the national median and 3.4% above the Alabama state average.

City Median
$64,800
vs State Avg
+$2,160
vs National
$-7,200
Cost of Living
90%

Instructional Designer Salary in Birmingham by Experience

In Birmingham, an entry-level instructional designer earns around $41,400, while experienced professionals earn up to $100,800 per year. The local cost of living index is 90% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$41,400
$-4,600 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$66,600
$-7,400 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$100,800
$-11,200 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Birmingham, AL

Percentile Birmingham
10th Percentile $39,600
25th Percentile $50,400
Median (50th) $64,800
75th Percentile $85,500
90th Percentile $106,200

Instructional Designer Salary in Other Alabama Cities

Huntsville, AL
$66,240
Pop. 216,963
Tuscaloosa, AL
$63,360
Pop. 101,129
Montgomery, AL
$61,920
Pop. 200,603
Mobile, AL
$61,200
Pop. 187,041

How to Become a Instructional Designer in Birmingham

Education

Most instructional designer positions require a master's degree. Birmingham and the surrounding Alabama area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Instructional DesignArticulate/CaptivateLMSADDIE ModelE-LearningAssessment Design

Job Outlook

Nationally, instructional designer employment is projected to grow 8% over the next decade (faster than average). Demand in Birmingham may vary based on local industry and population growth.