Electricians pay range in Gadsden
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,950 a year or less, while the top 10% make $57,590 or more. The middle half of electricians in Gadsden earn between $36,240 and $47,420.
- $30K10th
- $36K25th
- $44KMedian
- $47K75th
- $58K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $44,210 | $3,684 | $21.25 |
| Median | $44,490 | $3,708 | $21.39 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $36,240 | $3,020 | $17.42 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $47,420 | $3,952 | $22.80 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Electricians pay in Gadsden vs. Alabama and the U.S.
Electricians in Gadsden earn 23% less than the Alabama average ($57,510) and 38% less than the U.S. average ($71,490). At the median the gap is -30% against the U.S. median of $63,190.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gadsden | $44,210 | $44,490 | $29,950 | $57,590 | 140 |
| Alabama | $57,510 | $55,690 | $37,640 | $78,230 | 10,900 |
| United States | $71,490 | $63,190 | $42,640 | $108,510 | 757,220 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Electricians salary after taxes in Gadsden
On the average salary of $44,210, a single filer in Gadsden takes home about $35,888 a year, or $2,991 a month and $1,380 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). City occupational taxes (for example in Birmingham and Gadsden) are not included.
Is Gadsden a good place for electricians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Gadsden area are 14% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 85.7), so the average $44,210 buys what about $51,615 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Gadsden ($36,660). A typical home costs $184,689, or 4.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Electricians salary in other Alabama cities
Gadsden ranks 12th of 12 Alabama metro areas for this job; Decatur pays the most ($75,040).
- Decatur$75,040
- Florence$60,080
- Huntsville$59,090
- Tuscaloosa$59,040
- Mobile$58,930
- Birmingham$57,450
- Dothan$56,960
- Montgomery$55,030
- Daphne$54,220
- Gadsden$44,210
Highest-paying cities for electricians
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($103,690).
- San Francisco, CA$103,690
- Mount Vernon, WA$103,040
- Portland, OR$103,030
- Albany, OR$100,180
- Seattle, WA$99,720
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Electricians salary in Gadsden: questions
How much do electricians make an hour in Gadsden?
$21.25 an hour on average, and $21.39 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level electricians salary in Gadsden?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,950 a year and the 25th percentile is $36,240, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the electricians take-home pay in Gadsden?
About $35,888 a year ($2,991 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $44,210. City occupational taxes (for example in Birmingham and Gadsden) are not included.
Do electricians earn more in Gadsden than elsewhere?
The average here is 38% less than the U.S. average for this job ($71,490).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-2111; area Gadsden, AL (23460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.0%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). City occupational taxes (for example in Birmingham and Gadsden) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.89, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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