Aerospace Engineers pay in Alabama
In Alabama, the median pay for aerospace engineers is $61.32 an hour ($127,540 a year). About 5,820 people work in this job there.
That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($134,960). Alabama ranks 27th of 41 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for aerospace engineers in Alabama
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $37.82 | $78,660 |
| 25% of workers | $47.21 | $98,190 |
| Half of workers (median) | $61.32 | $127,540 |
| 75% of workers | $79.53 | $165,410 |
| 90% of workers | $93.84 | $195,190 |
Aerospace Engineers pay in Alabama metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Decatur | $138,460 | 100 |
| Huntsville | $131,090 | 4,880 |
| Mobile | $97,730 | 230 |
| Birmingham | $93,400 | 140 |
Alabama unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for aerospace engineers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +8.3% over ten years, much faster than average · about 3,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Alabama
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Industrial Engineers | $99,880 |
| Civil Engineers | $99,010 |
| Electrical Engineers | $125,630 |
| Engineers, All Other | $152,550 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $120,720 |
| Environmental Engineers | $102,650 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $136,990 |
| Materials Engineers | $107,580 |
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