Electrical and Electronics Drafters Salary in Birmingham, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Birmingham, AL

Median annual salary $71,700 -2.7% vs national
Median hourly $34.47
10th percentile $45,700
90th percentile $99,500
National median $73,720

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,700
    25th
    $51,990
    50th (median)
    $71,700
    75th
    $85,790
    90th
    $99,500

    Birmingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary vs area income 103% Median Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary is 3% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Electrical and Electronics Drafters

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $117,570
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $104,560
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $102,050
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $101,700
    New Hampshire $101,680
    Worcester, MA $99,380

    Nearby metros — Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $101,700
    Albuquerque, NM $88,790
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $80,820
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $80,380
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $76,690
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $76,460

    Related occupations in Birmingham, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers$93,210
    Industrial Engineers$98,290
    Mechanical Engineers$94,430
    Electrical Engineers$109,360
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$94,170
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$101,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electrical and Electronics Drafters make per hour in Birmingham?

    The median hourly wage for Electrical and Electronics Drafters in Birmingham, AL is $34.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.36 or more per hour.

    Is Birmingham above or below average for Electrical and Electronics Drafters salaries?

    The median Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary in Birmingham, AL is 2.7% below the national median of $73,720. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Electrical and Electronics Drafters in Birmingham?

    Entry-level Electrical and Electronics Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $45,700 per year in Birmingham, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,990.