Mechanical Engineer Salary in Birmingham, AL
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The median mechanical engineer in the Birmingham area earns $98,810 a year ($47.50 an hour), 5% below the U.S. median ($104,110) and 1% below the Alabama median ($100,230). Half of the 780 mechanical engineers there earn between $77,310 and $126,000.
| Annual pay | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $61,470 | $72,110 | $73,990 |
| 25th percentile | $77,310 | $83,800 | $84,130 |
| Median | $98,810 | $100,230 | $104,110 |
| 75th percentile | $126,000 | $128,100 | $132,590 |
| 90th percentile | $157,890 | $162,420 | $164,340 |
| Average | $104,470 | $109,330 | $113,610 |
| Jobs | 780 | n/a | 296,810 |
Birmingham, AL ranks 43rd of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for mechanical engineer pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($168,030).
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Check my payMechanical engineer pay in other cities
- San Jose, CA: $168,030
- San Francisco, CA: $161,370
- Denver, CO: $128,180
- Washington, DC: $126,990
- Seattle, WA: $126,590
- Houston, TX: $125,350
- Los Angeles, CA: $123,900
- San Diego, CA: $121,750
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Similar jobs in Birmingham, AL
- Civil Engineer: $97,420
- Industrial Engineer: $100,480
- Electrical Engineer: $112,960
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.