See which occupations donate the most in Alabama. 100 occupations, $1.8M in donations from Alabama.
The occupational breakdown of political donors in Alabama reflects the state's economic makeup. This ranking shows which professions contribute the most to federal campaigns from within Alabama, with both state-level and national totals provided for comparison. The mix of top occupations can differ substantially from one state to another based on local industries and workforce composition.
The top political donors by occupation in Alabama typically include retirees, attorneys, executives, and physicians. Across 100 tracked occupations, Alabama residents have contributed $1.8M to federal campaigns.
Each state's occupational giving profile reflects its local economy. States with major financial centers see more banker and investor donations, while states with large university systems see more professor and researcher contributions. Compare the Alabama and National Total columns to spot these differences.
Donors self-report their occupation on FEC contribution forms. We normalize common variations (e.g., "ATTORNEY" and "LAWYER" are combined) to produce cleaner rankings, though some inconsistency remains due to the self-reported nature of the data.