Electrical Engineers pay in Alabama
In Alabama, the median pay for electrical engineers is $60.40 an hour ($125,630 a year). About 4,600 people work in this job there.
That is 4% higher than the U.S. median ($120,630). Alabama ranks 11th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for electrical engineers in Alabama
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $37.43 | $77,840 |
| 25% of workers | $47.22 | $98,220 |
| Half of workers (median) | $60.40 | $125,630 |
| 75% of workers | $73.69 | $153,280 |
| 90% of workers | $86.65 | $180,220 |
Electrical Engineers pay in Alabama metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Florence-Muscle Shoals | $131,330 | 50 |
| Huntsville | $130,330 | 2,190 |
| Decatur | $124,440 | 160 |
| Tuscaloosa | $114,980 | 70 |
| Birmingham | $112,960 | 900 |
| Auburn-Opelika | $109,100 | 30 |
| Montgomery | $104,990 | 200 |
| Mobile | $104,370 | 340 |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley | $103,240 | 60 |
| Anniston-Oxford | $102,450 | 40 |
| Dothan | $99,290 | 70 |
Alabama unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for electrical engineers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +9.9% over ten years, much faster than average · about 11,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Alabama
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Industrial Engineers | $99,880 |
| Aerospace Engineers | $127,540 |
| Civil Engineers | $99,010 |
| 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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