Electricians Salary in Northwest Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $44,670 -28.4% vs national
Median hourly $21.47
10th percentile $37,860
90th percentile $57,190
Employed locally 500
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,860
    25th
    $39,480
    50th (median)
    $44,670
    75th
    $48,910
    90th
    $57,190

    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

    Related occupations in Northwest Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$33,670
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$47,970
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$43,820
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$59,090
    Highway Maintenance Workers$34,820
    Carpenters$42,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Northwest Alabama?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Northwest Alabama is $21.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.92 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Alabama above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Northwest Alabama is 28.4% 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 Northwest Alabama?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $37,860 per year in Northwest Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,480.