Tuscaloosa engineer salary
EstimateUpdated March 2025
What engineers earn in the Tuscaloosa, AL metro, with a full breakdown by role.
Typical pay
$102,212
Tuscaloosa
Top earners
$140,743
Higher end
vs national
-15% vs national
U.S. $120,395
State
AL
Alabama
Engineers in the Tuscaloosa, AL metro earn an estimated $102,212, -15% vs national, with top earners near $140,743. 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 Tuscaloosa
Estimated pay for each discipline in Tuscaloosa. 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 | $134,780 | $174,110 | Verified | ||
| Electrical Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $130,720 | $200,120 | Verified | ||
| Mechanical Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $110,030 | $162,480 | Verified | ||
| Industrial Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $105,530 | $126,610 | Verified | ||
| Software Engineer Software & Technology | $98,790 | $163,050 | Verified | ||
| Data Engineer Emerging | $98,790 | $163,050 | Estimate | ||
| AI Engineer Emerging | $98,790 | $163,050 | Estimate | ||
| Machine Learning Engineer Emerging | $98,790 | $163,050 | Estimate | ||
| Cloud Engineer Emerging | $98,790 | $163,050 | Estimate | ||
| DevOps Engineer Emerging | $98,790 | $163,050 | Estimate | ||
| Civil Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $88,290 | $138,590 | Verified |
- Verified
Engineering Manager
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$134,780
90th
$174,110
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Electrical Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$130,720
90th
$200,120
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Mechanical Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$110,030
90th
$162,480
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Industrial Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$105,530
90th
$126,610
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Software Engineer
Software & Technology
Median
$98,790
90th
$163,050
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Data Engineer
Emerging
Median
$98,790
90th
$163,050
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AI Engineer
Emerging
Median
$98,790
90th
$163,050
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Machine Learning Engineer
Emerging
Median
$98,790
90th
$163,050
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Cloud Engineer
Emerging
Median
$98,790
90th
$163,050
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DevOps Engineer
Emerging
Median
$98,790
90th
$163,050
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Civil Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$88,290
90th
$138,590
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What affects engineering pay in Tuscaloosa
- ▹Local market. Tuscaloosa pay runs -15% 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 Tuscaloosa, raising or lowering local pay.
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Engineer salaries in Tuscaloosa — FAQ
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Source details
BLS publishes no single "engineer" occupation. This blends the published medians of 5 engineering occupations in Tuscaloosa, AL, weighted by local employment (1,260 jobs).
Benchmarks come from published government wage data via BLS OEWS. Local and emerging-role figures are labeled estimates. Full methodology →