Electricians Salary in Birmingham, AL

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

Median annual salary $53,780 -13.7% vs national
Median hourly $25.85
10th percentile $37,940
90th percentile $76,240
Employed locally 2,480
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,940
    25th
    $45,910
    50th (median)
    $53,780
    75th
    $62,740
    90th
    $76,240

    Birmingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 77% Median Electricians salary is 23% 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 Birmingham, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $37,290
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $68,650
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $50,700
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $56,910
    Carpenters $51,000
    Sheet Metal Workers $46,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Birmingham?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Birmingham, AL is $25.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.77 or more per hour.

    Is Birmingham above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Birmingham, AL is 13.7% 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 Birmingham?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $37,940 per year in Birmingham, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,910.