Engineering Birmingham, AL Pop. 197,575

Aerospace Engineer Salary in Birmingham, Alabama

The median aerospace engineer salary in Birmingham, AL is $114,192 per year, which is 10% below the national median and 3.4% above the Alabama state average.

City Median
$114,192
vs State Avg
+$3,806
vs National
$-12,688
Cost of Living
90%

Aerospace Engineer Salary in Birmingham by Experience

In Birmingham, an entry-level aerospace engineer earns around $72,000, while experienced professionals earn up to $166,500 per year. The local cost of living index is 90% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$72,000
$-8,000 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$115,200
$-12,800 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$166,500
$-18,500 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Birmingham, AL

Percentile Birmingham
10th Percentile $70,200
25th Percentile $90,000
Median (50th) $114,192
75th Percentile $144,000
90th Percentile $172,800

Aerospace Engineer Salary in Other Alabama Cities

Huntsville, AL
$116,730
Pop. 216,963
Tuscaloosa, AL
$111,654
Pop. 101,129
Montgomery, AL
$109,117
Pop. 200,603
Mobile, AL
$107,848
Pop. 187,041

How to Become a Aerospace Engineer in Birmingham

Education

Most aerospace engineer positions require a bachelor's degree. Birmingham and the surrounding Alabama area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

AerodynamicsCATIA/CADStructural AnalysisMATLABPropulsion SystemsFEA

Job Outlook

Nationally, aerospace engineer employment is projected to grow 6% over the next decade (faster than average). Demand in Birmingham may vary based on local industry and population growth.