Environmental Engineers Salary in Montgomery, AL

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

Median annual salary $90,670 -13% vs national
Median hourly $43.59
10th percentile $59,850
90th percentile $105,700
Employed locally 150
National median $104,170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,850
    25th
    $72,830
    50th (median)
    $90,670
    75th
    $100,640
    90th
    $105,700

    Montgomery economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,746 2023 • Census ACS
    Environmental Engineers salary vs area income 145% Median Environmental Engineers salary is 45% 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 Montgomery, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $86,740
    Civil Engineers $99,630
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $54,280
    Mechanical Engineers $82,550
    Electrical Engineers $100,360
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $77,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Environmental Engineers make per hour in Montgomery?

    The median hourly wage for Environmental Engineers in Montgomery, AL is $43.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.95 or more per hour.

    Is Montgomery above or below average for Environmental Engineers salaries?

    The median Environmental Engineers salary in Montgomery, AL is 13% below 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 Montgomery?

    Entry-level Environmental Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $59,850 per year in Montgomery, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,830.