SOC 17-3012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Electrical and Electronics Drafters — Alabama
Alabama · 2 metro areas compared
At $51,650, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Electrical and Electronics Drafters, 32.8% beneath the national figure of $76,870.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $51,650, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Electrical and Electronics Drafters, 32.8% beneath the national figure of $76,870. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $44,660 and $64,630. The lowest tenth earn under $36,280, while the highest tenth earn more than $92,200.
Employment stands at 300, or 0.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Among the 43 states with published data for this occupation, Alabama ranks 42nd by median wage. Birmingham leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $53,490. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 362nd of 690 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,280 | −52.8% |
| 25th | $44,660 | −41.9% |
| Median (50th) | $51,650 | −32.8% |
| 75th | $64,630 | −15.9% |
| 90th | $92,200 | +19.9% |
| Mean | $56,840 | −26.1% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Alabama
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Birmingham | $53,490 | 80 | |
| 2 | Huntsville | $53,070 | 70 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Alabama run 11.2% below the national average, so the median of $51,650 goes as far as $58,164 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 24.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$51,650as reported by BLSLocal price level
88.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$58,164US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $51,650 a year, 32.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,280 to $92,200 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 300 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 42nd of 43 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Birmingham, at $53,490.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Electrical and Electronics Drafters in Alabama?
The median annual wage is $51,650, or $24.83 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $76,870, so pay in Alabama is 32.8% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Alabama earns more than $92,200 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,280 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Birmingham, at $53,490 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 300 jobs in this occupation in Alabama. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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