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Chemical Engineers Salary in Alabama (2025)

Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025 · 600 employed

Annual Mean
$124,470
$59.84/hr
Annual Median
$135,030
$64.92/hr
Bottom 10%
$77,750
$37.38/hr
Top 10%
$164,700
$79.18/hr
Location vs National Average
Alabama
$124,470
Difference
-4.2% vs US avg
US National
$129,980

Salary Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual
10th Percentile
Bottom 10%
$77,750
25th Percentile
Lower quarter
$96,820
50th PercentileMedian
Median
$135,030
75th Percentile
Upper quarter
$141,840
90th Percentile
Top 10%
$164,700

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$78K

25th

$97K

Median

$135K

75th

$142K

90th

$165K

Alabama has a relatively small Chemical Engineers workforce (approximately 600 positions). Job opportunities may be more competitive.

In Alabama, Chemical Engineers salaries range from $77,750 at the 10th percentile to $164,700 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $86,950 (64% of the median). This relatively narrow range suggests more consistent pay across employers in this area.

Top Paying Cities in Alabama

Metro areas with highest Chemical Engineers wages

Mobile, AL
$128,970
per year
Decatur, AL
$126,170
per year
Huntsville, AL
$108,850
per year

How Chemical Engineers Compares in Alabama

The average Chemical Engineers salary of $124,470 in Alabama ranks below the national average of $129,980. There are approximately 600 Chemical Engineerss employed in Alabama.

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Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · Public domain · Not affiliated with BLS.