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Electrical Engineers average salary by city in Alabama
- Huntsville$137,860
- Decatur$123,460
- Florence$121,770
- Birmingham$117,580
- Tuscaloosa$116,640
- Anniston$115,590
- Daphne$114,730
- Mobile$112,930
- Auburn$112,730
- Montgomery$109,790
- Dothan$100,210
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville | $137,860 | $130,330 | $103,040 | $99,931 | 93 |
| Decatur | $123,460 | $124,440 | $100,760 | $90,636 | 87 |
| Florence | $121,770 | $131,330 | $104,390 | $89,545 | 85 |
| Birmingham | $117,580 | $112,960 | $86,670 | $86,760 | 92 |
| Tuscaloosa | $116,640 | $114,980 | $96,820 | $86,136 | 88 |
| Anniston | $115,590 | $102,450 | $82,360 | $85,438 | 86 |
| Daphne | $114,730 | $103,240 | $82,320 | $84,867 | 95 |
| Mobile | $112,930 | $104,370 | $82,220 | $83,670 | 88 |
| Auburn | $112,730 | $109,100 | $88,790 | $83,538 | 88 |
| Montgomery | $109,790 | $104,990 | $80,020 | $81,584 | 90 |
| Dothan | $100,210 | $99,290 | $62,600 | $75,218 | 84 |
*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.
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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 17-2071.
- 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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