Gadsden engineer salary
EstimateUpdated March 2025
What engineers earn in the Gadsden, AL metro, with a full breakdown by role.
Typical pay
$82,369
Gadsden
Top earners
$117,817
Higher end
vs national
-32% vs national
U.S. $120,395
State
AL
Alabama
Engineers in the Gadsden, AL metro earn an estimated $82,369, -32% vs national, with top earners near $117,817. 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 Gadsden
Estimated pay for each discipline in Gadsden. Filter the list or open a role for the full picture.
| Engineering role | Pay band (10th–90th) | Median | 90th pct | Data | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $91,110 | $117,200 | Verified | ||
| Mechanical Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $81,710 | $122,130 | Verified | ||
| Industrial Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $77,520 | $115,600 | Verified |
What affects engineering pay in Gadsden
- ▹Local market. Gadsden pay runs -32% 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 Gadsden, raising or lowering local pay.
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Engineer salaries in Gadsden — FAQ
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Source details
BLS publishes no single "engineer" occupation. This blends the published medians of 3 engineering occupations in Gadsden, AL, weighted by local employment (110 jobs).
Benchmarks come from published government wage data via BLS OEWS. Local and emerging-role figures are labeled estimates. Full methodology →