Materials Engineers pay in Alabama
In Alabama, the median pay for materials engineers is $51.72 an hour ($107,580 a year). About 650 people work in this job there.
That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($112,860). Alabama ranks 19th of 45 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for materials engineers in Alabama
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $33.30 | $69,260 |
| 25% of workers | $40.33 | $83,880 |
| Half of workers (median) | $51.72 | $107,580 |
| 75% of workers | $66.17 | $137,620 |
| 90% of workers | $81.05 | $168,580 |
Materials Engineers pay in Alabama metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Decatur | $134,370 | 50 |
| Huntsville | $120,720 | 280 |
| Mobile | $104,610 | 80 |
| Birmingham | $99,780 | 120 |
Alabama unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for materials engineers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +7.5% over ten years, faster than average · about 1,300 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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