Electrical Engineer Salary in Birmingham, AL
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS Survey
Median Annual Salary
$100,159
Hourly Rate
$48.15
/hour
Jobs in Area
313
employed
Electrical Engineer Salary Range in Birmingham, AL
Annual Salary Range
$65k
10th percentile
$84k
25th
$123k
75th
$142k
90th percentile
Salary Breakdown by Percentile
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile (Entry Level) | $64,695 | $31.10 |
| 25th Percentile | $83,701 | $40.24 |
| Median (50th Percentile) | $100,159 | $48.15 |
| 75th Percentile | $123,288 | $59.27 |
| 90th Percentile (Top Earners) | $141,565 | $68.06 |
| Average (Mean) | $107,137 | $51.51 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The average Electrical Engineer salary in Birmingham, AL is $100,159 per year or $48.15 per hour as of 2024. This is based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey.
About This Data
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey for 2024. The geographic area covered is the Birmingham-Hoover Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Last updated: 1/23/2026
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How Birmingham, AL Compares
vs National Average
$113,450
vs Alabama Average
$104,691
Cost-of-Living Adjusted
$111,660
Cost of living in Birmingham, AL is 10.3% below the national average.
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