Helpers--Electricians pay range in Tuscaloosa
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,920 a year or less, while the top 10% make $45,280 or more. The middle half of helpers--electricians in Tuscaloosa earn between $31,390 and $42,130.
- $29K10th
- $31K25th
- $36KMedian
- $42K75th
- $45K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $37,760 | $3,147 | $18.15 |
| Median | $35,970 | $2,998 | $17.29 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $31,390 | $2,616 | $15.09 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $42,130 | $3,511 | $20.25 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Electricians pay in Tuscaloosa vs. Alabama and the U.S.
Helpers--electricians in Tuscaloosa earn about the same as the Alabama average ($38,540) and 14% less than the U.S. average ($44,080). At the median the gap is -16% against the U.S. median of $42,670.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscaloosa | $37,760 | $35,970 | $28,920 | $45,280 | 110 |
| Alabama | $38,540 | $36,490 | $30,230 | $46,910 | 2,630 |
| United States | $44,080 | $42,670 | $33,020 | $58,340 | 63,630 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Helpers--Electricians salary after taxes in Tuscaloosa
On the average salary of $37,760, a single filer in Tuscaloosa takes home about $30,990 a year, or $2,582 a month and $1,192 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% 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 Tuscaloosa a good place for helpers--electricians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Tuscaloosa area are 12% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 87.7), so the average $37,760 buys what about $43,045 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Tuscaloosa ($45,220). A typical home costs $223,201, or 5.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Electricians salary in other Alabama cities
Tuscaloosa ranks 4th of 8 Alabama metro areas for this job; Mobile pays the most ($41,340).
- Mobile$41,340
- Decatur$40,700
- Birmingham$38,840
- Tuscaloosa$37,760
- Daphne$37,300
- Montgomery$37,260
- Dothan$35,600
- Florence$34,690
Highest-paying cities for helpers--electricians
Seattle, WA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($74,540).
- Seattle, WA$74,540
- San Francisco, CA$60,400
- St. Louis, MO$60,150
- San Diego, CA$54,260
- Portland, ME$54,150
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Helpers--Electricians salary in Tuscaloosa: questions
How much do helpers--electricians make an hour in Tuscaloosa?
$18.16 an hour on average, and $17.30 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--electricians salary in Tuscaloosa?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,920 a year and the 25th percentile is $31,390, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--electricians take-home pay in Tuscaloosa?
About $30,990 a year ($2,582 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $37,760. City occupational taxes (for example in Birmingham and Gadsden) are not included.
Do helpers--electricians earn more in Tuscaloosa than elsewhere?
The average here is 14% less than the U.S. average for this job ($44,080).
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 47-3013; area Tuscaloosa, AL (46220). 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 2.49, this job is 2.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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