How much does a Electrician make in Alabama?

BLS puts the average Electrician pay in Alabama at $57,510 a year (BLS, May 2025). On that pay in Alabama, after federal taxes, FICA, and Alabama state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $45,990 annually ($3,832/month).

What is the take-home pay for a Electrician in Alabama?

On a $57,510 salary in Alabama, your take-home pay is approximately $45,990/year or $3,832/month. Federal tax: $4,721. State tax: $2,399. FICA: $4,400.

Is $57,510 a good Electrician salary?

$57,510 is the BLS average Electrician pay in Alabama, 20% below the US average of $71,490 (BLS, May 2025). The middle 50% in Alabama earn between $46,120 and $64,450.

How do Alabama taxes affect Electrician salaries?

Alabama levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $57,510 is $2,399. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 20.0%.

What are the career growth prospects for Electricians?

In Alabama, the top 10% earn over $78,230 and the bottom 10% under $37,640 (BLS, May 2025). 11% growth through 2032 (much faster than average). Related roles include: Master Electrician, Journeyman Electrician, Electrical Contractor, Apprentice Electrician.

How can a Electrician in Alabama reduce their tax bill?

Maximize your 401(k) contribution ($24,500 in 2026) to reduce taxable income. An HSA ($4,400 single / $8,750 family) adds further pre-tax savings. These strategies can save thousands annually — use our calculator to see your exact savings.

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Electrician Salary in Alabama (2026)

Average Electrician pay in Alabama

$57,510/year

≈ $28/hour before tax

Middle 50% earn $46,120–$64,450

US average: $71,490

Source: BLS, May 2025

After tax (single filer)

$45,990/year

$3,832/month · effective tax rate 20.03%

Federal $4,721
State $2,399
FICA $4,400
Take-home

Pay by role in Alabama

Senior Journeyman Electrician (IBEW AL)$88,000–$125,000
Senior Journeyman with OT (OBBBA)$108,000–$155,000+ OT
Senior Foreman / General Foreman$108,000–$160,000
Senior Industrial Electrician (Auto / Aerospace)$95,000–$140,000
Senior Nuclear Electrician (Browns Ferry)$108,000–$155,000+ OT
Senior Utility Lineman (Alabama Power / TVA)$108,000–$148,000+ OT

See all 10 roles with notes

See the full tax breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$45,990
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$3,832
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$1,769
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$22/hr
Federal Tax	$4,721
State Tax	$2,399
FICA Taxes	$4,400
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	20.03%

Estimates only — not tax advice. · Full disclaimer →

Not all Electricians earn the same — not even close

Alabama's electrician market is anchored by IBEW Local 136 Birmingham (~1,800 members, the largest IBEW local in AL), IBEW Local 558 Sheffield (~1,400 members serving NW AL/Muscle Shoals + Tennessee Valley), IBEW Local 443 Mobile (~1,000 members serving South AL), Alabama Power + Tennessee Valley Authority utility workforce (IBEW utility locals), Southern Nuclear Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Athens (TVA-operated), substantial Mercedes-Benz Vance + Honda Lincoln + Hyundai Montgomery + Mazda Toyota Huntsville + Airbus Mobile + Austal USA industrial electrical, UAB + Children's + Huntsville Hospital electrical, plus Cummings Research Park data center cluster (substantial cleared data center electrical).

Senior Journeyman Electrician (IBEW AL)

$88,000–$125,000

Senior journeyman at IBEW Birmingham/Sheffield/Mobile · commercial + industrial · pre-OT band

Senior Journeyman with OT (OBBBA)

$108,000–$155,000+ OT

Journeyman with substantial OT · 2025-2028 OBBBA $12,500 single / $25,000 MFJ deduction

Senior Foreman / General Foreman

$108,000–$160,000

IBEW AL foreman · multi-crew supervision · field leadership band

Senior Industrial Electrician (Auto / Aerospace)

$95,000–$140,000

Mercedes-Benz Vance + Honda + Hyundai + Mazda Toyota + Airbus Mobile · industrial PLC + drives

Senior Nuclear Electrician (Browns Ferry)

$108,000–$155,000+ OT

TVA Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Athens · nuclear-grade electrical · IBEW Local 558 + nuclear premium

Senior Utility Lineman (Alabama Power / TVA)

$108,000–$148,000+ OT

Alabama Power · TVA · transmission + storm-response OT premium

Senior Cleared Electrician (NASA / Redstone)

$98,000–$145,000

NASA Marshall + Redstone Arsenal · cleared facility · TS/SCI clearance premium

Senior Hospital Electrician (UAB)

$92,000–$130,000

UAB + Children's of AL + Huntsville Hospital + USA Mobile · NFPA 99 + life-safety specialty

Mid-Career Journeyman (5-10 yrs)

$78,000–$108,000

Mid-career IBEW journeyman · transitioning to foreman track

Apprentice / Pre-Journeyman (0-5 yrs)

$40,000–$72,000

IBEW Local 136 + 558 + 443 5-year apprenticeship · graduated wage scale

Worth knowing: Alabama's nuclear power generation cluster + substantial TVA + Alabama Power transmission infrastructure is the structural depth feature most national trade-career surveys understate for AL. AL is one of the country's leading nuclear power producers — Tennessee Valley Authority Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Athens (3-unit GE BWR nuclear power plant, the country's largest nuclear plant by output at ~3.7 GW gross + the country's most controversial nuclear facility historically following the 1975 fire incident, TVA-operated since startup) + Southern Nuclear Joseph M. Farley Nuclear Plant Dothan (2-unit Westinghouse PWR, ~1.8 GW) + Southern Nuclear Vogtle Plant (Georgia but substantial AL workforce overlap) supports substantial nuclear-grade electrical work + IBEW Local 558 nuclear electrician workforce at $108-155K+ TC including OT premium. Alabama Power (Southern Company subsidiary, ~3K Birmingham, the largest electric utility in AL serving ~1.5M customers) + TVA (federal power authority serving North AL through retail + wholesale arrangements) anchor AL utility workforce. The Huntsville NASA Marshall + Redstone Arsenal cleared facility electrical supports substantial Q + TS/SCI cleared trades. The post-2000 AL automotive manufacturing cluster + Airbus Mobile aerospace + Austal USA shipbuilding supports substantial industrial electrical. The 2025 No Tax on Overtime federal deduction applies to AL electrician OT through 2028.

Sources & Methodology

Salary figures are market estimates for Electricians in Alabama and vary by employer, specialty, seniority, and metro. Take-home math assumes a single filer with no dependents, the standard deduction, and Alabama 2026 state rates. Local taxes, insurance premiums, and pre-tax contributions will move your number — run the calculator for your own situation.

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