salary$60,110 a year$29 an hour · median pay in the Tuscaloosa, AL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$37,540per year
Top pay (top 10%)$83,040per year
Jobs in the area560people work this job
Can a electrician afford Tuscaloosa?
OK. Rent of $1,248 a month takes 24.9% 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 Tuscaloosa, AL?
The median pay for a electrician in the Tuscaloosa, AL area is $60,110 a year ($29 an hour). Most earn between $37,540 and $83,040.
Can a electrician afford to live in Tuscaloosa?
Typical rent of $1,248 a month takes 24.9% 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 Tuscaloosa, AL metro area.