How much does an electrician make in Alabama?
$55,690a year
Median yearly pay for electricians in Alabama. That is $26.77 an hour or $4,641 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.77
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among states
- 50 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 10,900
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,640Median: $55,690Highest 10%: $78,230
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,640 | $18.10 | |
| 25th | $46,120 | $22.17 | |
| Median | $55,690 | $26.77 | |
| 75th | $64,450 | $30.99 | |
| 90th | $78,230 | $37.61 |
Cities in Alabama
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Decatur, AL | $63,930 |
| Mobile, AL | $61,720 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $60,110 |
| Florence, AL | $59,770 |
| Huntsville, AL | $58,500 |
| Birmingham, AL | $56,630 |
| Anniston, AL | $54,200 |
| Auburn, AL | $53,860 |
| Daphne, AL | $50,840 |
| Columbus, GA | $50,730 |
| Montgomery, AL | $49,910 |
| Dothan, AL | $47,630 |
| Gadsden, AL | $44,490 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for electricians.
| 47. Georgia | $58,320 |
| 48. Florida | $57,250 |
| 49. North Carolina | $56,800 |
| 50. Alabama | $55,690 |
| 51. Arkansas | $49,070 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an electrician make an hour in Alabama?
The median hourly pay in Alabama is $26.77 ($55,690 a year).
Do electricians make more in Alabama than the national average?
No: $55,690 against $63,190 nationally, 12% less.
Where does Alabama rank for electrician pay?
Alabama ranks 50 of 51 states.
Which city in Alabama pays electricians the most?
Decatur, AL, with a median of $63,930 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.