Civil Engineers pay range in Tuscaloosa
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $61,350 a year or less, while the top 10% make $134,810 or more. The middle half of civil engineers in Tuscaloosa earn between $73,830 and $116,170.
- $61K10th
- $74K25th
- $92KMedian
- $116K75th
- $135K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $96,510 | $8,042 | $46.40 |
| Median | $92,230 | $7,686 | $44.34 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $73,830 | $6,152 | $35.50 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $116,170 | $9,681 | $55.85 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Civil Engineers pay in Tuscaloosa vs. Alabama and the U.S.
Civil engineers in Tuscaloosa earn 10% less than the Alabama average ($107,550) and 11% less than the U.S. average ($108,670). At the median the gap is -9% against the U.S. median of $100,840.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscaloosa | $96,510 | $92,230 | $61,350 | $134,810 | 210 |
| Alabama | $107,550 | $99,010 | $63,930 | $168,370 | 5,370 |
| United States | $108,670 | $100,840 | $68,240 | $163,220 | 367,840 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Civil Engineers salary after taxes in Tuscaloosa
On the average salary of $96,510, a single filer in Tuscaloosa takes home about $72,759 a year, or $6,063 a month and $2,798 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). City occupational taxes (for example in Birmingham and Gadsden) are not included.
Is Tuscaloosa a good place for civil engineers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Tuscaloosa area are 12% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 87.7), so the average $96,510 buys what about $110,018 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Tuscaloosa ($45,220). A typical home costs $223,201, or 2.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Civil Engineers salary in other Alabama cities
Tuscaloosa ranks 11th of 12 Alabama metro areas for this job; Huntsville pays the most ($121,840).
- Huntsville$121,840
- Mobile$113,370
- Decatur$111,310
- Birmingham$106,280
- Auburn$104,860
- Florence$102,780
- Daphne$102,070
- Montgomery$99,930
- Anniston$99,710
- Tuscaloosa$96,510
Highest-paying cities for civil engineers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($137,910).
- San Jose, CA$137,910
- San Francisco, CA$136,350
- Napa, CA$130,620
- Sacramento, CA$129,650
- Redding, CA$124,340
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Civil Engineers salary in Tuscaloosa: questions
How much do civil engineers make an hour in Tuscaloosa?
$46.40 an hour on average, and $44.34 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level civil engineers salary in Tuscaloosa?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $61,350 a year and the 25th percentile is $73,830, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the civil engineers take-home pay in Tuscaloosa?
About $72,759 a year ($6,063 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $96,510. City occupational taxes (for example in Birmingham and Gadsden) are not included.
Do civil engineers earn more in Tuscaloosa than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% less than the U.S. average for this job ($108,670).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 17-2051; area Tuscaloosa, AL (46220). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.3%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). City occupational taxes (for example in Birmingham and Gadsden) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.80, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.80).
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