Mechanical Engineer Salary in Alabama
Based on 5K+ workers in Alabama
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (AL)
$97,550
$46.899/hr
vs National Average
$102,901
-5.2% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$66K – $159K
5K employed in Alabama
Salary Distribution — Mechanical Engineer in Alabama
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $65,530 |
| 25th percentile | $79,370 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $97,550 |
| 75th percentile | $128,850 |
| 90th percentile | $159,030 |
Historical Salary Trend — Mechanical Engineer in Alabama vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $97,780 |
| 2023 | $97,050 |
| 2024 | $97,550 |
| Year | Alabama Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $97,780 | $92,043 |
| 2023 | $97,050 | $97,128 |
| 2024 | $97,550 | $102,901 |