Best Electrician Schools in Birmingham, Alabama (2025)

Updated October 30, 2025 | Brad Fishbein Table of Contents

Alabama Electrician Salary Snapshot

Alabama
Alabama Median Pay $52,420 $25.20 per hour
U.S. Median Pay $62,350 $29.98 per hour
Data Year: 2024 Source: BLS OEWS

Affordable Online Electrician Programs Now Accepting Students in Birmingham, Alabama:

Electrician Training Near Birmingham

  • Prioritize programs that combine wiring labs, blueprint reading, and electrical theory.
  • Ask about pathways into paid apprenticeships or employer partnerships after graduation.
  • Verify instructors hold state licenses and industry certifications so your hours count toward licensing.

Licensing Steps in Alabama

Most electricians in Alabama follow this pathway:

  1. Complete an approved trade school, community college program, or registered apprenticeship.
  2. Log the required on-the-job training hours under a licensed journeyman or master electrician.
  3. Pass the state-required exams covering the National Electrical Code, safety, and business rules.

Review the statewide guide: Best Electrician Schools in Alabama

Tips for Choosing a School

  • Tour the lab to see the tools, mockups, and safety gear students use every day.
  • Compare schedules β€” many Birmingham programs offer evening, weekend, or accelerated tracks.
  • Confirm the program helps you document hours for state licensing or union apprenticeship applications.

Alabama Electrician Salary & Job Outlook

Based on BLS occupation: Electricians (47-2111)
Data Year: 2024 • Alabama

Median Pay (2024) $52,420 $25.20 per hour

Mean Pay (2024)

$56,340 per year $27.09 per hour

Wage Percentiles

10th Percentile $37,060

$17.82 per hour

25th Percentile $44,670

$21.47 per hour

75th Percentile $63,730

$30.64 per hour

90th Percentile $76,390

$36.73 per hour

Alabama vs U.S.

Median Wage -15.9%
$52,420

$25.20 per hour

Mean Wage -19.1%
$56,340

$27.09 per hour

Percent difference vs U.S.

Employment Outlook

2024 9,740

Employment: 9,740 jobs

Additional Details

Employment per 1,000 Jobs
4.66
Employment RSE
3.8%
Total Employment (BLS sample)
9,740 jobs

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024. www.bls.gov/oes

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