Electricians Salary in Huntsville, AL

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

Median annual salary $56,230 -9.8% vs national
Median hourly $27.03
10th percentile $39,000
90th percentile $76,390
Employed locally 840
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,000
    25th
    $47,810
    50th (median)
    $56,230
    75th
    $62,660
    90th
    $76,390

    Huntsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,529 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 67% Median Electricians salary is 33% 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 Huntsville, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $38,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $63,400
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $48,290
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $51,910
    Carpenters $48,350
    Helpers--Electricians $36,490

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Huntsville?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Huntsville, AL is $27.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.04 or more per hour.

    Is Huntsville above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Huntsville, AL is 9.8% 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 Huntsville?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $39,000 per year in Huntsville, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,810.