Environmental Engineers Salary in Huntsville, AL

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

Median annual salary $106,920 +2.6% vs national
Median hourly $51.41
10th percentile $66,990
90th percentile $155,180
Employed locally 90
National median $104,170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,990
    25th
    $90,420
    50th (median)
    $106,920
    75th
    $135,320
    90th
    $155,180

    Huntsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,529 2023 • Census ACS
    Environmental Engineers salary vs area income 128% Median Environmental Engineers salary is 28% 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 Huntsville, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Aerospace Engineers $139,110
    Engineers, All Other $148,430
    Electrical Engineers $129,020
    Mechanical Engineers $102,780
    Industrial Engineers $106,010
    Civil Engineers $102,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Environmental Engineers make per hour in Huntsville?

    The median hourly wage for Environmental Engineers in Huntsville, AL is $51.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.06 or more per hour.

    Is Huntsville above or below average for Environmental Engineers salaries?

    The median Environmental Engineers salary in Huntsville, AL is 2.6% 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 Huntsville?

    Entry-level Environmental Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $66,990 per year in Huntsville, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $90,420.