Electrical Engineers Salary in Tuscaloosa, AL

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

Median annual salary $130,720 +16.8% vs national
Median hourly $62.85
10th percentile $79,990
90th percentile $200,120
Employed locally 50
National median $111,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $79,990
    25th
    $94,890
    50th (median)
    $130,720
    75th
    $137,070
    90th
    $200,120

    Tuscaloosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,975 2023 • Census ACS
    Electrical Engineers salary vs area income 218% Median Electrical Engineers salary is 118% above the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Electrical Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $186,920
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $150,670
    Albuquerque, NM $143,850
    California $140,360
    Vallejo, CA $139,840
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $136,820

    Related occupations in Tuscaloosa, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $105,530
    Civil Engineers $88,290
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $51,530
    Mechanical Engineers $110,030
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $52,610
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians $48,390

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electrical Engineers make per hour in Tuscaloosa?

    The median hourly wage for Electrical Engineers in Tuscaloosa, AL is $62.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $75.96 or more per hour.

    Is Tuscaloosa above or below average for Electrical Engineers salaries?

    The median Electrical Engineers salary in Tuscaloosa, AL is 16.8% above 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 Tuscaloosa?

    Entry-level Electrical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $79,990 per year in Tuscaloosa, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $94,890.