Electricians Salary in Tuscaloosa, AL

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

Median annual salary $59,280 -4.9% vs national
Median hourly $28.50
10th percentile $37,600
90th percentile $75,530
Employed locally 470
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,600
    25th
    $45,760
    50th (median)
    $59,280
    75th
    $67,990
    90th
    $75,530

    Tuscaloosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,975 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 99% Median Electricians salary is 1% 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 Tuscaloosa, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$35,360
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$73,180
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$48,900
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$55,660
    Carpenters$48,620
    Highway Maintenance Workers$37,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Tuscaloosa?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Tuscaloosa, AL is $28.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.92 or more per hour.

    Is Tuscaloosa above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Tuscaloosa, AL is 4.9% 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 Tuscaloosa?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $37,600 per year in Tuscaloosa, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,760.