Madison County in north Alabama is one of the fastest growing counties in the Southeast and home to leading defense, aerospace and technology industries.
A recent analysis by 24/7 Wall Street found the Rocket City is one of the best places in the country for the number of high-tech jobs. Huntsville ranks No. 3 on the list, based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data. The most common tech job in the city is aerospace engineer, with an average salary of $80,483 for all tech jobs, according to 24/7 Wall Street.