Electricians Salary in Auburn, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Auburn-Opelika, AL

Median annual salary $49,890 -20% vs national
Median hourly $23.99
10th percentile $36,330
90th percentile $72,190
Employed locally 240
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,330
    25th
    $43,930
    50th (median)
    $49,890
    75th
    $62,720
    90th
    $72,190

    Auburn economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,991 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 85% Median Electricians salary is 15% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Electricians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $108,740
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $103,270
    Decatur, IL $102,960
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $102,160
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $102,070
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $101,600

    Nearby metros — Electricians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Corvallis, OR $97,320
    Albany, OR $95,710
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $95,020
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $84,400
    Salem, OR $82,740
    Alaska $81,860

    Related occupations in Auburn, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $34,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $61,830
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $48,140
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $48,200
    Carpenters $46,250
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $48,190

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Auburn?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Auburn, AL is $23.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.32 or more per hour.

    Is Auburn above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Auburn, AL is 20% below the national median of $62,350. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Electricians in Auburn?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $36,330 per year in Auburn, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,930.