Electricians Salary in Gadsden, AL

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

Median annual salary $44,740 -28.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.51
10th percentile $33,070
90th percentile $59,530
Employed locally 110
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,070
    25th
    $36,810
    50th (median)
    $44,740
    75th
    $53,830
    90th
    $59,530

    Gadsden economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $53,070 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 84% Median Electricians salary is 16% 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 Gadsden, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $34,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $55,500
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $46,170
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $36,490
    Carpenters $40,820
    Highway Maintenance Workers $39,130

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Gadsden?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Gadsden, AL is $21.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.69 or more per hour.

    Is Gadsden above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Gadsden, AL is 28.2% 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 Gadsden?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $33,070 per year in Gadsden, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,810.