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Electrician Salary in Birmingham, AL
Electricians in Birmingham earn $16–$34/hr (19% below the national average). Below is the full pay breakdown with annual equivalents, certifications that move the number, and a direct path to work.
Birmingham, Alabama$16–$34/hrFull-time / Contract
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Hourly range
$16–$34
per hour, W2 or 1099
Annual equivalent
$33,280–$70,720
assuming 2,080 hours/year
How Birmingham compares
Birmingham, AL$16–$34/hr
National average$20–$42/hr
Birmingham pay 19% below the national average. National ranges reflect entry to journeyman-level work; annual equivalents at $41,600–$87,360.
Certifications that move the number
Birmingham employers pay the top of the range for techs who hold these. Missing one? You can still apply — we match you to roles that fit.
- Journeyman Electrician License
- OSHA 30
- Arc Flash Safety
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