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Civil Engineers average salary by city in Alabama
- Huntsville$121,840
- Mobile$113,370
- Decatur$111,310
- Birmingham$106,280
- Auburn$104,860
- Florence$102,780
- Daphne$102,070
- Montgomery$99,930
- Anniston$99,710
- Dothan$98,640
- Tuscaloosa$96,510
- Gadsden$89,350
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville | $121,840 | $105,760 | $83,210 | $89,590 | 93 |
| Mobile | $113,370 | $107,810 | $80,030 | $83,963 | 88 |
| Decatur | $111,310 | $103,490 | $76,500 | $82,594 | 87 |
| Birmingham | $106,280 | $97,420 | $78,290 | $79,252 | 92 |
| Auburn | $104,860 | $99,590 | $77,210 | $78,308 | 88 |
| Florence | $102,780 | $100,300 | $72,840 | $76,926 | 85 |
| Daphne | $102,070 | $94,790 | $79,620 | $76,454 | 95 |
| Montgomery | $99,930 | $97,470 | $76,160 | $75,032 | 90 |
| Anniston | $99,710 | $97,290 | $76,370 | $74,886 | 86 |
| Dothan | $98,640 | $92,280 | $75,570 | $74,175 | 84 |
| Tuscaloosa | $96,510 | $92,230 | $73,830 | $72,759 | 88 |
| Gadsden | $89,350 | $78,830 | $65,210 | $68,002 | 86 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; city occupational taxes (for example in Birmingham and Gadsden) are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Civil Engineers salary in other states
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 17-2051.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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