Chemical Engineers Salary in Northeast Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $70,250 -42.4% vs national
Median hourly $33.77
10th percentile $56,380
90th percentile $176,740
Employed locally 30
National median $121,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,380
    25th
    $56,380
    50th (median)
    $70,250
    75th
    $116,170
    90th
    $176,740

    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

    Related occupations in Northeast Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $87,230
    Civil Engineers $91,260
    Mechanical Engineers $86,420
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $65,180
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $54,280
    Electrical Engineers $99,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Engineers make per hour in Northeast Alabama?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Engineers in Northeast Alabama is $33.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.05 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Alabama above or below average for Chemical Engineers salaries?

    The median Chemical Engineers salary in Northeast Alabama is 42.4% 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 Northeast Alabama?

    Entry-level Chemical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $56,380 per year in Northeast Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,380.