Electricians Salary in Decatur, AL

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

Median annual salary $61,990 -0.6% vs national
Median hourly $29.80
10th percentile $38,620
90th percentile $129,770
Employed locally 450
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,620
    25th
    $49,180
    50th (median)
    $61,990
    75th
    $98,220
    90th
    $129,770

    Decatur economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,987 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 97% Median Electricians salary is 3% 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 Decatur, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$38,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$70,340
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$48,500
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$57,110
    Carpenters$50,360
    Helpers--Electricians$38,800

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Decatur?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Decatur, AL is $29.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.03 or more per hour.

    Is Decatur above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Decatur, AL is 0.6% 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 Decatur?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $38,620 per year in Decatur, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,180.