How much does a Civil Engineers make per hour in Northwest Alabama?

Civil Engineers Salary in Northwest Alabama

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

Median annual salary $89,020 -10.6% vs national

Median hourly $42.80

10th percentile $61,990

90th percentile $127,810

Employed locally 90

National median $99,590

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Civil Engineers

Northwest Alabama

Salary percentile breakdown

10th

$61,990

25th

$69,150

50th (median)

$89,020

75th

$105,190

90th

$127,810

Top-paying metros for Civil Engineers

Metro area	Median 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

Related occupations in Northwest Alabama

Occupation	Median salary
Industrial Engineers	$78,900
Mechanical Engineers	$81,330
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$48,040
Architectural and Civil Drafters	$54,080
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$53,130

Frequently asked questions

How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Northwest Alabama?

The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Northwest Alabama is $42.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.24 or more per hour.

Is Northwest Alabama above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

The median Civil Engineers salary in Northwest Alabama is 10.6% below 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 Northwest Alabama?

Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $61,990 per year in Northwest Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $69,150.