Civil Engineers pay in Alabama
In Alabama, the median pay for civil engineers is $47.60 an hour ($99,010 a year). About 5,370 people work in this job there.
That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($100,840). Alabama ranks 24th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for civil engineers in Alabama
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $30.73 | $63,930 |
| 25% of workers | $37.38 | $77,750 |
| Half of workers (median) | $47.60 | $99,010 |
| 75% of workers | $61.97 | $128,900 |
| 90% of workers | $80.95 | $168,370 |
Civil Engineers pay in Alabama metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile | $107,810 | 790 |
| Huntsville | $105,760 | 1,010 |
| Decatur | $103,490 | 180 |
| Florence-Muscle Shoals | $100,300 | 110 |
| Auburn-Opelika | $99,590 | 130 |
| Montgomery | $97,470 | 520 |
| Birmingham | $97,420 | 1,070 |
| Anniston-Oxford | $97,290 | 40 |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley | $94,790 | 200 |
| Dothan | $92,280 | 80 |
| Tuscaloosa | $92,230 | 210 |
| Gadsden | $78,830 | 40 |
Alabama unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for civil engineers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +6.4% over ten years, faster than average · about 22,700 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Alabama
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Industrial Engineers | $99,880 |
| Aerospace Engineers | $127,540 |
| 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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