Civil Engineers Salary in Montgomery, AL

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

Median annual salary $99,630 +0% vs national
Median hourly $47.90
10th percentile $66,930
90th percentile $132,170
Employed locally 500
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,930
    25th
    $80,570
    50th (median)
    $99,630
    75th
    $113,370
    90th
    $132,170

    Montgomery economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,746 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineers salary vs area income 159% Median Civil Engineers salary is 59% 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 Montgomery, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $86,740
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $54,280
    Mechanical Engineers $82,550
    Electrical Engineers $100,360
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $77,470
    Environmental Engineers $90,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Montgomery?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Montgomery, AL is $47.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.15 or more per hour.

    Is Montgomery above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Montgomery, AL is 0% 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 Montgomery?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $66,930 per year in Montgomery, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,570.