Computer Hardware Engineers Salary in Alabama

Computer hardware engineers in Alabama earn the most in Huntsville (average $140,060 a year) and the least in Montgomery ($128,670), across the 2 Alabama metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the computer hardware engineers average at $138,870 and the median at $136,990 for 680 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $162,670.

Computer Hardware Engineers average salary by city in Alabama

Huntsville$140,060
Montgomery$128,670

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Huntsville	$140,060	$142,670	$111,530	$101,351	93
Montgomery	$128,670	$134,190	$82,410	$93,999	90

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; city occupational taxes (for example in Birmingham and Gadsden) are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Computer Hardware Engineers salary in other states

Computer Hardware Engineers salary by city and state

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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 17-2061.
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.

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