Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Alabama | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $81,400 | $98,482 | -17% |
| Median hourly wage | $39.13 | $47.35 | -17% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $91,667.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Network Engineer in Alabama is $81,400, or about $39.13 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Network Engineers is $98,482. Alabama is -17% below the national median.
Entry-level network engineers in Alabama typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 5,040 network engineer jobs on record and a median salary of $81,400, Alabama offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.