Materials Engineers Salary in Alabama
Materials Engineers in Alabama earn a median of $107,580 a year, −5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $107,580
- vs. U.S. median
- −5% ($112,860)
- Rank among states
- 19 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 650
Pay range in Alabama
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $69,260; the top 10% earn over $168,580. Nationally the range is $72,300 to $175,720.
States ranked near Alabama
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- Chemical Engineers$135,030 median in Alabama
- Aerospace Engineers$127,540 median in Alabama
- Nanosystems Engineers$152,550 median in Alabama (broader BLS group)
- Automotive Engineers$100,230 median in Alabama (broader BLS group)
- Validation Engineers$99,880 median in Alabama (broader BLS group)
- Microsystems Engineers$152,550 median in Alabama (broader BLS group)
Materials Engineers pay in Alabama
How much do materials engineers make in Alabama?
The median is $107,580 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $69,260 and the top 10% earn over $168,580. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Alabama a good state for materials engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 19 of 45 (−5% vs. the national median of $112,860). Living costs are not included.