Industrial Engineers Salary in Birmingham, AL

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

Median annual salary $98,290 -2.8% vs national
Median hourly $47.26
10th percentile $65,660
90th percentile $140,770
Employed locally 890
National median $101,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,660
    25th
    $79,660
    50th (median)
    $98,290
    75th
    $118,300
    90th
    $140,770

    Birmingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Engineers salary vs area income 141% Median Industrial Engineers salary is 41% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Industrial Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Anchorage, AK $166,350
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $154,740
    Alaska $142,980
    Charleston, WV $141,900
    Vallejo, CA $140,500
    New Orleans-Metairie, LA $139,130

    Nearby metros — Industrial Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $154,740
    Alaska $142,980
    Vallejo, CA $140,500
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $136,290
    Albuquerque, NM $125,480
    California $123,070

    Related occupations in Birmingham, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers$93,210
    Mechanical Engineers$94,430
    Electrical Engineers$109,360
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$94,170
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$101,020
    Architectural and Civil Drafters$58,260

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Engineers make per hour in Birmingham?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Engineers in Birmingham, AL is $47.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.24 or more per hour.

    Is Birmingham above or below average for Industrial Engineers salaries?

    The median Industrial Engineers salary in Birmingham, AL is 2.8% below the national median of $101,140. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Industrial Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $65,660 per year in Birmingham, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,660.