Auburn engineer salary
EstimateUpdated March 2025
What engineers earn in the Auburn-Opelika, AL metro, with a full breakdown by role.
Typical pay
$86,956
Auburn
Top earners
$144,019
Higher end
vs national
-28% vs national
U.S. $120,395
State
AL
Alabama
Engineers in the Auburn-Opelika, AL metro earn an estimated $86,956, -28% vs national, with top earners near $144,019. See the full breakdown by role below, or estimate your own total compensation — the number sharpens as local engineers contribute.
Engineering pay by role in Auburn
Estimated pay for each discipline in Auburn. Filter the list or open a role for the full picture.
| Engineering role | Pay band (10th–90th) | Median | 90th pct | Data | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Manager Architecture & Engineering | $132,990 | $215,290 | Verified | ||
| Electrical Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $110,210 | $154,840 | Verified | ||
| Civil Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $96,970 | $143,110 | Verified | ||
| Software Engineer Software & Technology | $93,240 | $168,410 | Verified | ||
| Data Engineer Emerging | $93,240 | $168,410 | Estimate | ||
| AI Engineer Emerging | $93,240 | $168,410 | Estimate | ||
| Machine Learning Engineer Emerging | $93,240 | $168,410 | Estimate | ||
| Cloud Engineer Emerging | $93,240 | $168,410 | Estimate | ||
| DevOps Engineer Emerging | $93,240 | $168,410 | Estimate | ||
| Mechanical Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $81,930 | $142,260 | Verified | ||
| Industrial Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $78,440 | $129,170 | Verified |
- Verified
Engineering Manager
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$132,990
90th
$215,290
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Electrical Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$110,210
90th
$154,840
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Civil Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$96,970
90th
$143,110
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Software Engineer
Software & Technology
Median
$93,240
90th
$168,410
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Data Engineer
Emerging
Median
$93,240
90th
$168,410
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AI Engineer
Emerging
Median
$93,240
90th
$168,410
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Machine Learning Engineer
Emerging
Median
$93,240
90th
$168,410
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Cloud Engineer
Emerging
Median
$93,240
90th
$168,410
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DevOps Engineer
Emerging
Median
$93,240
90th
$168,410
View details - Verified
Mechanical Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$81,930
90th
$142,260
View details - Verified
Industrial Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$78,440
90th
$129,170
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What affects engineering pay in Auburn
- ▹Local market. Auburn pay runs -28% vs national for the typical engineer, usually above the Alabama statewide estimate.
- ▹Industry concentration.A metro's dominant employers (tech, defense, energy, healthcare) shift which engineering disciplines command a premium locally.
- ▹Experience & specialization. Seniority and in-demand skills swing pay well beyond the metro median — see the role table above and the calculator.
- ▹Remote work.Remote offers may anchor to a company's HQ market rather than Auburn, raising or lowering local pay.
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Engineer salaries in Auburn — FAQ
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Source details
BLS publishes no single "engineer" occupation. This blends the published medians of 5 engineering occupations in Auburn-Opelika, AL, weighted by local employment (800 jobs).
Benchmarks come from published government wage data via BLS OEWS. Local and emerging-role figures are labeled estimates. Full methodology →