salary$107,810 a year$52 an hour · median pay in the Mobile, AL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$67,850per year
Top pay (top 10%)$166,120per year
Jobs in the area790people work this job
Can a civil engineer afford Mobile?
Cheap. Rent of $1,257 a month takes 14.0% of the median civil engineer salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a civil engineer make in Mobile, AL?
The median pay for a civil engineer in the Mobile, AL area is $107,810 a year ($52 an hour). Most earn between $67,850 and $166,120.
Can a civil engineer afford to live in Mobile?
Typical rent of $1,257 a month takes 14.0% of the median civil engineer salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Mobile, AL metro area.