Civil Engineers Salary in Southwest Alabama

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

Median annual salary $99,270 -0.3% vs national
Median hourly $47.73
10th percentile $62,740
90th percentile $130,680
Employed locally 90
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,740
    25th
    $79,080
    50th (median)
    $99,270
    75th
    $116,830
    90th
    $130,680

    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

    Related occupations in Southwest Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $110,650
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $50,480
    Mechanical Engineers $94,370
    Electrical Engineers $109,660
    Chemical Engineers $100,390
    Environmental Engineers $109,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Southwest Alabama is $47.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.74 or more per hour.

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

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Southwest Alabama is 0.3% 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 Southwest Alabama?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $62,740 per year in Southwest Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,080.