Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists Salary in Alabama
Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists in Alabama earn a median of $135,350 a year, +10% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Physical Scientists, All Other”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $135,350
- vs. U.S. median
- +10% ($122,570)
- Rank among states
- 8 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 140
Pay range in Alabama
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $97,470; the top 10% earn over $206,060. Nationally the range is $67,000 to $195,190.
States ranked near Alabama
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- Atmospheric and Space Scientists$81,080 median in Alabama
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$88,610 median in Alabama
- Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians$106,330 median in Alabama (broader BLS group)
- Computer and Information Research Scientists$117,870 median in Alabama
- Physicists$139,330 median in Alabama
- Soil and Plant Scientists$63,010 median in Alabama
Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists pay in Alabama
How much do remote sensing scientists and technologists make in Alabama?
The median is $135,350 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $97,470 and the top 10% earn over $206,060. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Alabama a good state for remote sensing scientists and technologists?
On pay alone it ranks 8 of 39 (+10% vs. the national median of $122,570). Living costs are not included.