verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Industrial Engineer Salary in Alabama

Median Annual in Alabama
$99,880/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$48.02/hr
▼ 2% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Alabama

groups Employed in AL
7,650
public U.S. Median
$102,440
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$112,448 #13 of 51

Industrial Engineer pay in Alabama, explained

Industrial engineers in Alabama earn a median of $99,880 per year ($48.02 per hour), which is 2% below the national median of $102,440. Entry-level workers earn around $68,410, while the most experienced industrial engineers reach about $152,970. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Alabama.

Is $99,880 good pay in Alabama?

Adjusted for Alabama's cost of living (which runs 89% of the U.S. average), that $99,880 is worth about $112,448 in national buying power — ranking Alabama #13 for real pay (vs #36 on the sticker number).

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Industrial Engineer pay by experience in Alabama

Entry level (10th pct)
$68,410
$32.89/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$99,880
$48.02/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$152,970
$73.54/hr

Industrial Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs AL
Alabama (here) $99,880 $112,448
Florida $101,610 $98,256 −$1,730
Georgia $100,100 $103,954 −$220
Tennessee $99,080 $107,848 +$800
Mississippi $95,830 $110,209 +$4,050

Industrial Engineer in Alabama: FAQ

How much do industrial engineers make in Alabama?

Industrial engineers in Alabama earn a median of $99,880 per year ($48.02 per hour), compared with $102,440 nationally.

Does Alabama pay industrial engineers well?

At $99,880, Alabama pays 2% below the national median for industrial engineers. An estimated 7,650 work in the state.

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