Chemical Engineers Salary in Birmingham, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Birmingham, AL

Median annual salary $92,920 -23.7% vs national
Median hourly $44.67
10th percentile $74,870
90th percentile $174,800
National median $121,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $74,870
    25th
    $83,640
    50th (median)
    $92,920
    75th
    $116,590
    90th
    $174,800

    Birmingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Engineers salary vs area income 133% Median Chemical Engineers salary is 33% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Chemical Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Tulsa, OK $169,250
    Albuquerque, NM $163,380
    Oklahoma $160,990
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $152,290
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $151,360
    New Mexico $147,290

    Nearby metros — Chemical Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Albuquerque, NM $163,380
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $151,360
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $140,900
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $135,610
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $129,040
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $125,410

    Related occupations in Birmingham, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $93,210
    Industrial Engineers $98,290
    Mechanical Engineers $94,430
    Electrical Engineers $109,360
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $94,170
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $101,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Engineers make per hour in Birmingham?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Engineers in Birmingham, AL is $44.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $84.04 or more per hour.

    Is Birmingham above or below average for Chemical Engineers salaries?

    The median Chemical Engineers salary in Birmingham, AL is 23.7% below the national median of $121,860. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Chemical Engineers in Birmingham?

    Entry-level Chemical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $74,870 per year in Birmingham, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $83,640.