Best Electrician Schools in Mobile, Alabama (2026)

Quick answer: Electricians in Alabama earn a median of $55,690 per year (BLS OEWS, May 2025). This page lists accredited electrician schools near Mobile, Alabama with local wage data and median graduate earnings for each school.

If you want to train as an electrician in Mobile, Alabama, start by weighing program length, schedule, and cost at nearby schools. For context, the state median annual wage for this occupation is approximately $55,690 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Mobile Quick Facts

MetricValueSource
State median annual wage$55,690BLS OEWS, May 2025
Alabama pay range (10th to 90th percentile)$37,640 to $78,230BLS OEWS, May 2025
Mobile, AL metro median wage$61,720BLS OEWS, May 2025
National job outlook (2024 to 2034)+9.5% growth, about 81,000 openings per yearBLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034
Federal prevailing wage in Alabama (Davis-Bacon)$23.35 per hour totalDOL WHD Davis-Bacon, 2026
State employment10,900 workersBLS OEWS, May 2025
Mobile County establishments120BLS QCEW, 2024
Mobile County industry employment2,650BLS QCEW, 2024
Mobile County unemployment rate3.8%BLS LAUS, 2024
Alabama location quotient1.06BLS OEWS, May 2025

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What You’ll Find Below

The school listings below are sorted by proximity to Mobile. Each entry includes the school name, address, and the credentials offered. Use the Mobile County and Alabama figures above as a reference point when comparing program length, schedule, and tuition.


Electrician Training Near Mobile

We could not confirm enough colleges teaching this subject within range of this location, so the list below shows nearby institutions instead. Confirm with each school that it offers the program before you apply.

How we rank schools – graduation rate, graduate earnings, cost and retention. Advertising plays no part.

This page lists 10 schools within 38 miles, closest group first, then ordered by BOC Score with the highest at the top. 10 of them carry a score.

Location / proximity to this page
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Graduation rate how often students finish
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Median earnings, 10 years after entry whether it paid off
25%
Average net price what students actually pay after aid; lower ranks higher
20%
Retention rate how many come back for year two
15%
Fully online availability whether you can study while working
10%

Scores come from IPEDS (2024) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings are for all graduates of a school, not one program, so treat them as a signal about the institution rather than about this subject. Sponsored listings are paid placements and are labelled as such; they are separate from this ranking and never change it. Read the full methodology.

#2

Columbia Southern University

Orange Beach, AL 38.1 miles away BOC Score 55.6
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 21
  • Annual completions: 7211
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $80,589 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#3

University of South Alabama

Mobile, AL 3.7 miles away BOC Score 48.3
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 52.6% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 21
  • Annual completions: 504
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $62,459 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#5

Blue Cliff Career College

Mobile, AL 2.2 miles away BOC Score 44.4
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 6
  • Annual completions: 68
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $26,352 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#6

University of Mobile

Mobile, AL 6.8 miles away BOC Score 42.9
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 56.2% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 2
  • Annual completions: 7
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $46,865 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#7

Coastal Alabama Community College

Bay Minette, AL 23.1 miles away BOC Score 42.3
Tuition $5,040 - $20,605
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 29.0%
  • Programs offered: 28
  • Annual completions: 1153
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $51,951 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#8

Bishop State Community College

Mobile, AL 4.2 miles away BOC Score 42.3
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 30.9% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 42
  • Annual completions: 1152
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $43,359 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#9

Remington College-Mobile Campus

Mobile, AL 2.2 miles away BOC Score 25.4
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 9
  • Annual completions: 252
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $33,677 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#10

Fortis College

Mobile, AL 4.8 miles away BOC Score 22.8
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 46.9%
  • Programs offered: 7
  • Annual completions: 264
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $33,893 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

Electrician Pay and Job Outlook

Annual Wage by Percentile, United States - Electricians
Electricians annual wage percentiles, BLS OEWS May 2025P10 $42640, P25 $49430, P50 $63190, P75 $83940, P90 $108510.10th$42,64025th$49,43050th (median)$63,19075th$83,94090th$108,510
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
Electricians annual wage percentiles
PercentileAnnual wage
10th$42,640
25th$49,430
50th (median)$63,190
75th$83,940
90th$108,510
Projected employment growth, United States, Electricians, 2024-2034
Electricians employment 2024 vs 2034 projection, BLS Employment Projections2024 employment 818700; 2034 projected employment 896100; percent change +9.5%.2024818,700 jobs2034 (proj.)896,100 jobsChange: +9.5%
Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034
Electricians employment projection 2024 to 2034
YearEmployment
2024818,700
2034 projected896,100
Percent change+9.5%
  • 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. many Mobile programs offer evening, weekend, or accelerated tracks.
  • Confirm the program helps you document hours for state licensing or union apprenticeship applications.

Next Steps

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does electrician training take near Mobile?

Electrician certificate programs near Mobile typically take 6 to 12 months of full-time study, while associate degree programs generally run about 2 years. Many electricians also enter the field through a registered apprenticeship, which combines paid on-the-job training with related classroom instruction and usually takes 3 to 5 years to complete. Actual completion time depends on schedule (full-time vs. part-time) and any prerequisite coursework.

How much do electricians earn in Alabama?

According to BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025), electricians in Alabama earned a median annual wage of approximately $55,690. Pay varies with experience, certification, and employer; the 10th to 90th percentile range was approximately $37,640 to $78,230 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

How many electrician schools are near Mobile?

Mobile County reports approximately 120 electrician related establishments employing about 2,650 workers (BLS QCEW, 2024). Compare the schools listed above for tuition, duration, and credential alignment with the local employer base.


About this guide: Researched and written by the TradeCareerPath Editorial Team. Our editorial team researches and sources every trade school and career guide using federal labor and education data, including BLS OEWS and Employment Projections, DOL apprenticeship records, IPEDS, College Scorecard, and state licensing boards. We follow the editorial standards documented at /editorial-policy/.

Data sources

Figures on this page are sourced from the federal and state datasets below. Methodology: how we rank and source data.

DataProviderVintage
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsMay 2025
Employment ProjectionsU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics2024-2034
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data SystemNational Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)2024
College Scorecard (school-level outcomes)U.S. Department of Educationlatest release
College Scorecard (field-of-study earnings)U.S. Department of Educationlatest release (updated 2026-06-12)
Occupational licensing requirementsCareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor)latest release (updated 2026-02-22)
Registered apprenticeship programsCareerOneStop / Apprenticeship.gov (U.S. Department of Labor)latest release (updated 2025-10-25)