salary$56,630 a year$27 an hour · median pay in the Birmingham, AL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$38,880per year
Top pay (top 10%)$78,550per year
Jobs in the area2,780people work this job
Can a electrician afford Birmingham?
OK. Rent of $1,291 a month takes 27.4% of the median electrician salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a electrician make in Birmingham, AL?
The median pay for a electrician in the Birmingham, AL area is $56,630 a year ($27 an hour). Most earn between $38,880 and $78,550.
Can a electrician afford to live in Birmingham?
Typical rent of $1,291 a month takes 27.4% of the median electrician salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Birmingham, AL metro area.