salary$92,230 a year$44 an hour · median pay in the Tuscaloosa, AL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$61,350per year
Top pay (top 10%)$134,810per year
Jobs in the area210people work this job
Can a civil engineer afford Tuscaloosa?
Cheap. Rent of $1,248 a month takes 16.2% 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 Tuscaloosa, AL?
The median pay for a civil engineer in the Tuscaloosa, AL area is $92,230 a year ($44 an hour). Most earn between $61,350 and $134,810.
Can a civil engineer afford to live in Tuscaloosa?
Typical rent of $1,248 a month takes 16.2% 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 Tuscaloosa, AL metro area.