Environmental Engineers Salary in Birmingham, AL

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

Median annual salary $104,280 +0.1% vs national
Median hourly $50.13
10th percentile $74,300
90th percentile $153,090
Employed locally 110
National median $104,170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $74,300
    25th
    $87,660
    50th (median)
    $104,280
    75th
    $129,710
    90th
    $153,090

    Birmingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Environmental Engineers salary vs area income 150% Median Environmental Engineers salary is 50% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Environmental Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $142,000
    Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area $140,760
    Bend, OR $140,590
    Midland, TX $139,230
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $138,700
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $138,090

    Nearby metros — Environmental Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area $140,760
    Vallejo, CA $136,640
    Salem, OR $130,890
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $130,260
    California $127,660
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $125,240

    Related occupations in Birmingham, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $93,210
    Industrial Engineers $98,290
    Mechanical Engineers $94,430
    Electrical Engineers $109,360
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $94,170
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $101,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Environmental Engineers make per hour in Birmingham?

    The median hourly wage for Environmental Engineers in Birmingham, AL is $50.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.90 or more per hour.

    Is Birmingham above or below average for Environmental Engineers salaries?

    The median Environmental Engineers salary in Birmingham, AL is 0.1% above the national median of $104,170. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Environmental Engineers in Birmingham?

    Entry-level Environmental Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $74,300 per year in Birmingham, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $87,660.