Chemical Engineers pay in Alabama
In Alabama, the median pay for chemical engineers is $64.92 an hour ($135,030 a year). About 600 people work in this job there.
That is 8% higher than the U.S. median ($125,040). Alabama ranks 3rd of 41 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for chemical engineers in Alabama
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $37.38 | $77,750 |
| 25% of workers | $46.55 | $96,820 |
| Half of workers (median) | $64.92 | $135,030 |
| 75% of workers | $68.19 | $141,840 |
| 90% of workers | $79.18 | $164,700 |
Chemical Engineers pay in Alabama metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile | $137,170 | 150 |
| Decatur | $109,160 | 60 |
| Huntsville | $101,480 | 60 |
Alabama unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for chemical engineers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +4.7% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 1,100 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Alabama
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Industrial Engineers | $99,880 |
| Aerospace Engineers | $127,540 |
| 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 |
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