Engineering Mobile, AL Pop. 187,041

Electrical Engineer Salary in Mobile, Alabama

The median electrical engineer salary in Mobile, AL is $88,919 per year, which is 15% below the national median and 2.3% below the Alabama state average.

City Median
$88,919
vs State Avg
$-2,092
vs National
$-15,691
Cost of Living
85%

Electrical Engineer Salary in Mobile by Experience

In Mobile, an entry-level electrical engineer earns around $57,800, while experienced professionals earn up to $131,750 per year. The local cost of living index is 85% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$57,800
$-10,200 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$90,100
$-15,900 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$131,750
$-23,250 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Mobile, AL

Percentile Mobile
10th Percentile $56,100
25th Percentile $70,550
Median (50th) $88,919
75th Percentile $112,200
90th Percentile $137,700

Electrical Engineer Salary in Other Alabama Cities

Huntsville, AL
$96,241
Pop. 216,963
Birmingham, AL
$94,149
Pop. 197,575
Tuscaloosa, AL
$92,057
Pop. 101,129
Montgomery, AL
$89,965
Pop. 200,603

How to Become a Electrical Engineer in Mobile

Education

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

Key Skills

Circuit DesignMATLABPCB DesignPower SystemsControl SystemsEmbedded Systems

Job Outlook

Nationally, electrical engineer employment is projected to grow 5% over the next decade (faster than average). Demand in Mobile may vary based on local industry and population growth.