Industrial Electrician Pay in Alabama
Updated 2026-11-03 · Based on 5 active job postings with disclosed pay · Compared to BLS OES data · 12 postings in the last 90 days, up 50% vs. run rate
ElectricianDB tracks 12 active industrial electricians openings in Alabama, 5 with disclosed pay. Median hourly pay is $34, with the middle 50% earning $34–$34.
Compared to the national median of $37.87/hr, Alabama pays 10.22% below average.
The Alabama electrician labor market
Alabama is an industrial electrician market anchored by automotive assembly, steel, and Gulf Coast processing. The Huntsville metro leads on growth — Redstone Arsenal and Cummings Research Park sustain cleared electrical and instrumentation work, while the Mazda-Toyota plant and a growing defense-tech footprint add industrial construction volume. Birmingham contributes healthcare (UAB), banking-tower commercial work, and steel-industry maintenance; Mobile adds the Austal shipyard, Airbus assembly, port expansion, and chemical processing along the Gulf. The Mercedes-Benz plant in Vance (Tuscaloosa County) and Hyundai in Montgomery anchor the southern automotive belt with large maintenance-electrician workforces. Licensing is state-level through the Alabama Electrical Contractors Board with consistent enforcement — a genuine statewide credential. Alabama is right-to-work with low union density outside Huntsville's federal-industrial complex and pockets of Birmingham and Mobile (locals include Local 136 Birmingham, Local 558 Sheffield/Florence, Local 443 Montgomery, and Local 505 Mobile); there is no state prevailing-wage law. Data centers are emerging in Huntsville and along the I-65 corridor. Workforce dynamics are defined by industrial stability rather than boomtown volatility: long-tenure maintenance crews, steady apprentice pipelines through the JATCs and contractor programs, and periodic surge demand when automotive retools or shipyard contracts land. For electricians, Huntsville's cleared and defense-adjacent work sits at the top of the pay ladder; Birmingham healthcare-commercial and Mobile shipyard-industrial work offer the deepest steady benches.
Government data (BLS)
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports Alabama Electricians wages (May 2025 OES): median $26.78, 75th percentile $30.98, 90th percentile $37.61.
Source: BLS OES Alabama (May 2025 OES)
Our postings median ($34/hr) runs 27% above the BLS statewide median — posted openings skew toward higher-paying roles than the survey average.
Union data (IBEW)
| Local | City | Journeyman base ($/hr) | Contract | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 505 | Mobile | $33.70 | 2026 | asksparkyai.com |
| 443 | Montgomery | $32.15 | 2025 | asksparkyai.com |
| 558 | Sheffield | $31.25 | 2024 | asksparkyai.com |
| 136 | Birmingham | $31 | 2025 | asksparkyai.com |
Pay comparison
| Metric | Our Data | BLS | IBEW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ($/hr) | $34 | $26.78 | $31.70 |
| 25th percentile ($/hr) | $34 | — | — |
| 75th percentile ($/hr) | $34 | $30.98 | — |
| 90th percentile ($/hr) | — | $37.61 | — |
| Sample size | 5 postings | OES survey | 4 locals |
| Source | ElectricianDB | BLS OES | Listed above |
Why the columns differ: our percentiles come from 5 live postings (median + middle 50%). The BLS column shows the three percentiles our dataset carries (median, 75th, 90th) — BLS publishes more than we import. IBEW figures are journeyman base rates (median across 4 in-state locals), not survey percentiles. How we calculate pay →
Highest-paying industrial electricians openings in Alabama
- COMMISSIONING ELECTRICIANS - PD AND OT — STRUCTURE RESOURCES (AUBURN) · $42–$52/hr
- Journeyman Electricians - $34 & $125 — NSC Skilled Trades (Bessemer) · $34–$34/hr
- Journeyman Electrician — NSC Skilled Trades · $34–$34/hr
- Journeyman Electrician — NSC Skilled Trades (Bessemer) · $34–$34/hr
- Commercial Journeyman Electrician $33.00 hr and $115 per diem — Performance Personnel Service · $33–$33/hr
Active projects driving demand
- Huntsville defense-tech and Redstone Arsenal sustainment (industrial)
- Automotive belt maintenance (Vance, Montgomery, Huntsville suppliers) (industrial)
- Mobile shipyard, Airbus, and port expansion (industrial)
- Huntsville/I-65 corridor data center development (data center)
IBEW locals in Alabama
Sample postings
Pay above is sourced from active postings including:
- Performance Personnel Service – Commercial Journeyman Electrician $33.00 hr and $115 per diem – $33/hr (AL) View posting →
- NSC Skilled Trades – Journeyman Electrician – $34/hr (Bessemer, AL) View posting →
- STRUCTURE RESOURCES – COMMISSIONING ELECTRICIANS - PD AND OT – $42 – $52/hr (AUBURN, AL) View posting →
Top employers hiring industrial electricians in Alabama
Industrial Electrician openings in Alabama
Frequently asked questions
What does a industrial electrician earn in Alabama?
Based on 5 active postings on ElectricianDB, median hourly pay is $34, with the middle 50% earning $34–$34. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a Alabama median of $26.78 for Electricians (May 2025 OES). IBEW journeyman base rates across 4 in-state locals median $31.70/hr.
How does Alabama compare to the national median?
Alabama pays 10.22% below the national median of $37.87/hr for industrial electricians.
Who pays industrial electricians the most in Alabama?
Among employers with disclosed pay, the most active are NSC Skilled Trades (3 postings).
What does an electrician make in Alabama?
Based on 5 disclosed-pay postings tracked by ElectricianDB, the median hourly pay for industrial electrician work in Alabama is $34.00/hr. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a statewide electrician median of $26.78/hr.
Where are the highest-paying electrician jobs in Alabama?
The strongest recent postings cluster around AUBURN, Bessemer. Top-end rates on active postings run above the $34.00/hr median — see the highest-paying openings listed on this page for current examples.
Which employers pay electricians the most in Alabama?
Among employers with repeated postings in Alabama, NSC Skilled Trades show the highest average disclosed minimums. Averages reflect posted ranges, not verified take-home pay.
Do you need a Alabama electrician license to work there?
Most states require a license for unsupervised electrical work, and requirements vary by state and municipality — see our step-by-step licensing pathway for Alabama for the exact hours, exam, and fees.
What's the prevailing wage for electricians in Alabama?
Prevailing-wage coverage depends on federal and state funding rules that differ by project and jurisdiction — see Alabama prevailing wage rates for the current determinations.
How many electrician jobs are posted in Alabama right now?
ElectricianDB is currently tracking 5 disclosed-pay industrial electrician postings in Alabama. Counts change as contractors post and fill roles.
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