Electrical Engineers Salary in Southwest Alabama

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

Median annual salary $109,660 -2% vs national
Median hourly $52.72
10th percentile $77,500
90th percentile $157,890
Employed locally 60
National median $111,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $77,500
    25th
    $90,380
    50th (median)
    $109,660
    75th
    $126,500
    90th
    $157,890

    Top-paying metros for Electrical Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $186,920
    Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA $167,010
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $163,840
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $156,670
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $151,040
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $150,670

    Related occupations in Southwest Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $110,650
    Civil Engineers $99,270
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $50,480
    Mechanical Engineers $94,370
    Chemical Engineers $100,390
    Environmental Engineers $109,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Electrical Engineers in Southwest Alabama is $52.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.65 or more per hour.

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

    The median Electrical Engineers salary in Southwest Alabama is 2% below the national median of $111,910. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Electrical Engineers in Southwest Alabama?

    Entry-level Electrical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $77,500 per year in Southwest Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $90,380.