Water/Wastewater Engineers Salary in Alabama
Water/Wastewater Engineers in Alabama earn a median of $99,010 a year, −2% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Civil Engineers”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $99,010
- vs. U.S. median
- −2% ($100,840)
- Rank among states
- 24 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,370
Pay range in Alabama
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,930; the top 10% earn over $168,370. Nationally the range is $68,240 to $163,220.
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- Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar$152,550 median in Alabama (broader BLS group)
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- Wind Energy Engineers$152,550 median in Alabama (broader BLS group)
- Water Resource Specialists$133,470 median in Alabama (broader BLS group)
- Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers$102,530 median in Alabama
Water/Wastewater Engineers pay in Alabama
How much do water/wastewater engineers make in Alabama?
The median is $99,010 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,930 and the top 10% earn over $168,370. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Alabama a good state for water/wastewater engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 24 of 51 (−2% vs. the national median of $100,840). Living costs are not included.