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Biomedical Engineer Salary in Alabama

Median Annual in Alabama
$85,720/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$41.21/hr
▼ 22% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Alabama

groups Employed in AL
30
public U.S. Median
$109,370
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$96,507 #26 of 37

Biomedical Engineer pay in Alabama, explained

Biomedical engineers in Alabama earn a median of $85,720 per year ($41.21 per hour), which is 22% below the national median of $109,370. Entry-level workers earn around $70,010, while the most experienced biomedical engineers reach about $142,210. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Alabama.

Is $85,720 good pay in Alabama?

Adjusted for Alabama's cost of living (which runs 89% of the U.S. average), that $85,720 is worth about $96,507 in national buying power — ranking Alabama #26 for real pay (vs #33 on the sticker number).

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Biomedical Engineer pay by experience in Alabama

Entry level (10th pct)
$70,010
$33.66/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$85,720
$41.21/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$142,210
$68.37/hr

Biomedical Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs AL
Alabama (here) $85,720 $96,507
Tennessee $106,470 $115,892 −$20,750
Florida $101,730 $98,372 −$16,010
Georgia $96,920 $100,651 −$11,200
Mississippi $96,710 $111,221 −$10,990

Biomedical Engineer in Alabama: FAQ

How much do biomedical engineers make in Alabama?

Biomedical engineers in Alabama earn a median of $85,720 per year ($41.21 per hour), compared with $109,370 nationally.

Does Alabama pay biomedical engineers well?

At $85,720, Alabama pays 22% below the national median for biomedical engineers. An estimated 30 work in the state.

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