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Electrician Salary in Alabama: Pay by City
Electricians in Alabama earned a median $26.78 an hour, or $55,690 a year, in May 2025.[1] The middle half earned $22.17 to $30.98 an hour, and the top tenth earned $37.61 or more. That is 12% below the US median of $30.38.[2]
- 10th
- $18.09
- 25th
- $22.17
- Median
- $26.78
- 75th
- $30.98
- 90th
- $37.61
- 10th
- $37,640
- 25th
- $46,120
- Median
- $55,690
- 75th
- $64,450
- 90th
- $78,230
Which Alabama cities pay electricians the most?
Decatur has the highest median of the 10 metro areas below, $30.74 an hour; Dothan has the lowest, $22.90.[1]
- Decatur$30.74 · 480
- Mobile$29.68 · 1,360
- Tuscaloosa$28.90 · 560
- Florence-Muscle Shoals$28.73 · 570
- Huntsville$28.13 · 1,030
- Birmingham$27.23 · 2,780
- Auburn-Opelika$25.89 · 230
- Daphne-Fairhope-Foley$24.44 · 410
- Montgomery$23.99 · 760
- Dothan$22.90 · 280
The 10 largest of 12 metro areas with electrician data, by employment.
Do electricians make $100,000 a year in Alabama?
Fewer than 10% do. The 90th percentile is $78,230 a year, so only the top tenth earns more than that.[1]
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $18.09 | $37,640 |
| 25th | $22.17 | $46,120 |
| Median | $26.78 | $55,690 |
| 75th | $30.98 | $64,450 |
| 90th | $37.61 | $78,230 |
| Mean | $27.65 | $57,510 |
How much do new electricians make in Alabama?
The lowest-paid tenth of electricians in Alabama earned $18.09 an hour or less ($37,640 a year), and the lowest quarter earned $22.17 or less.[1] OEWS does not report apprentice pay separately.
Are electricians in demand in Alabama?
Projections Central expects Alabama to go from 10,930 electrician jobs in 2024 to 12,210 in 2034, a change of 11.7%, with about 1,120 openings a year.[3] The US projection is 9.5%.
| Area | Jobs 2024 | Jobs 2034 | Change | Openings a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 10,930 | 12,210 | 11.7% | 1,120 |
| United States | 818,700 | 896,100 | 9.5% | 81,000 |
How does electrician pay compare with other trades in Alabama?
Electricians rank third of the five trades on this site by median pay in Alabama. General contractors have the highest median, $30.83 an hour.[1]
| Trade | Median hourly | Median annual | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | $30.83 | $64,120 | 13,580 |
| Plumbers | $28.21 | $58,670 | 6,950 |
| Electricians | $26.78 | $55,690 | 10,900 |
| HVAC Technicians | $23.26 | $48,370 | 8,260 |
| Roofers | $21.96 | $45,670 | 1,010 |
Where to train in Alabama
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Alabama, May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- BLS OEWS national estimates: Electricians (47-2111), May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- Projections Central, long-term occupational projections 2024-2034 (projectionscentral.org, 2024-2034)