Jobs and pay in Lee and Russell counties
Phenix City spans Lee County and Russell County. Employers in Lee County had an average of 66,643 jobs covered by unemployment insurance in 2024, with average annual pay of $53,394, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The private industries with the most jobs in Lee County in 2024 were Accommodation and food services (8,966), Retail trade (8,018), and Manufacturing (7,100).
In Russell County, employers had an average of 14,057 jobs covered by unemployment insurance in 2024, with average annual pay of $47,497. The private industries with the most jobs in Russell County in 2024 were Manufacturing (2,646), Retail trade (1,992), and Health care and social assistance (1,832).
EEOC office location listed for Phenix City
The EEOC Birmingham District Office is located at 1130 22nd Street South, Suite 2000, Birmingham, AL 35205, according to U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission field office locations. Phenix City is about 125 miles from that office in a straight line, or about 140 miles by road, based on EEOC field office locations and distance calculations from Census coordinates and OpenStreetMap roads.
Population in Phenix City and its counties
Phenix City's estimated population was 38,509 on July 1, 2024, down from 38,817 at the April 2020 census base, a change of minus 0.8%, according to U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2024 population estimates. Of those residents, 6,806 live in Lee County and 31,703 live in Russell County.
Lee County's estimated population was 187,847 on July 1, 2024, up from 174,341 at the April 2020 census base (7.7%). Russell County's estimated population was 58,837 on July 1, 2024, down from 59,171 at the April 2020 census base, a change of minus 0.6%.
Local facts on this page come from public sources including U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 population estimates, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (2024 annual averages) and U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, field office locations, listed below. Checked against those sources. Last updated October 2026.
Employment & Labor Cases in Phenix City, AL
Phenix City's diverse economy, anchored by Fort Moore across the river and local manufacturing, creates unique employment law challenges for workers. From wage and hour disputes at local businesses to discrimination cases involving government contractors, employment issues require attorneys familiar with both Alabama state law and federal regulations. The city's proximity to Georgia also means some cases may involve interstate employment matters requiring specialized knowledge. Local workers deserve representation that understands Phenix City's specific economic landscape and employer practices.
Common Employment & Labor Matters in Phenix City
Employment attorneys protect workers from illegal workplace practices including discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, and wage theft.
Why Hire a Local Employment & Labor Attorney in Phenix City?
A local Phenix City employment attorney understands the regional employer practices, local business culture, and has established relationships within the Russell County court system. They can efficiently handle cases in the Russell County Circuit Court and are familiar with local judges' preferences and procedures for employment disputes.
Alabama Employment & Labor Laws & Deadlines
Alabama follows federal anti-discrimination laws but has limited additional state employment protections compared to other states. See our Alabama employment & labor page for more.
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