Chemical Engineers Salary in Alabama
Chemical Engineers in Alabama earn a median of $135,030 a year, +8% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $135,030
- vs. U.S. median
- +8% ($125,040)
- Rank among states
- 3 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 600
Pay range in Alabama
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $77,750; the top 10% earn over $164,700. Nationally the range is $79,420 to $182,880.
States ranked near Alabama
Similar jobs in Alabama
- Materials Engineers$107,580 median in Alabama
- Nuclear Engineers$132,570 median in Alabama
- Aerospace Engineers$127,540 median in Alabama
- Automotive Engineers$100,230 median in Alabama (broader BLS group)
- Mechanical Engineers$100,230 median in Alabama
- Nanosystems Engineers$152,550 median in Alabama (broader BLS group)
Chemical Engineers pay in Alabama
How much do chemical engineers make in Alabama?
The median is $135,030 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $77,750 and the top 10% earn over $164,700. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Alabama a good state for chemical engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 3 of 41 (+8% vs. the national median of $125,040). Living costs are not included.