Chemical Engineers Salary in Mobile, AL

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

Median annual salary $107,050 -12.2% vs national
Median hourly $51.47
10th percentile $83,440
90th percentile $174,280
Employed locally 110
National median $121,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $83,440
    25th
    $88,150
    50th (median)
    $107,050
    75th
    $140,790
    90th
    $174,280

    Mobile economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,119 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Engineers salary vs area income 184% Median Chemical Engineers salary is 84% 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 Mobile, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers$103,120
    Mechanical Engineers$100,970
    Industrial Engineers$104,220
    Electrical Engineers$98,910
    Aerospace Engineers$93,210
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$54,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Engineers make per hour in Mobile?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Engineers in Mobile, AL is $51.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $82.59 or more per hour.

    Is Mobile above or below average for Chemical Engineers salaries?

    The median Chemical Engineers salary in Mobile, AL is 12.2% 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 Mobile?

    Entry-level Chemical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $83,440 per year in Mobile, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $88,150.