Civil Engineers Salary in Mobile, AL

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

Median annual salary $103,120 +3.5% vs national
Median hourly $49.58
10th percentile $65,440
90th percentile $163,780
Employed locally 770
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,440
    25th
    $79,620
    50th (median)
    $103,120
    75th
    $132,170
    90th
    $163,780

    Mobile economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,119 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineers salary vs area income 177% Median Civil Engineers salary is 77% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Civil Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $130,310
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $129,260
    Redding, CA $127,130
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $126,560
    Napa, CA $122,820
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $121,170

    Nearby metros — Civil Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $129,260
    Walla Walla, WA $119,080
    California $118,450
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $116,680
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $115,970
    Vallejo, CA $113,500

    Related occupations in Mobile, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Mechanical Engineers $100,970
    Industrial Engineers $104,220
    Electrical Engineers $98,910
    Aerospace Engineers $93,210
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $54,280
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $104,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Mobile?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Mobile, AL is $49.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.86 or more per hour.

    Is Mobile above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Mobile, AL is 3.5% above the national median of $99,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Civil Engineers in Mobile?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $65,440 per year in Mobile, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,620.