Electricians Salary in Tennessee
Electricians in Tennessee have a median of $61,090 a year, below the national $63,190 (−3%); the state ranks 37th of 51 states by median. Electricians earn 29% more than the median across all occupations in Tennessee ($47,380). Among neighbouring states, Missouri and Virginia pay more (up to $65,410 in Missouri) and Mississippi, Kentucky, Georgia, North Carolina, Alabama and Arkansas pay less (down to $49,070 in Arkansas). Tennessee employs 17,070 electricians, 5.21 per 1,000 jobs, the 16th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.07 is close to the national share.
Tennessee vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Tennessee | Hourly | $19.04 | $23.26 | $29.37 | $36.57 | $44.31 | $30.55 | 17,070 | 5.21 | 1.07 |
| Annual | $39,600 | $48,380 | $61,090 | $76,060 | $92,160 | $63,540 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $20.50 | $23.76 | $30.38 | $40.36 | $52.17 | $34.37 | 757,220 | – | – |
| Annual | $42,640 | $49,430 | $63,190 | $83,940 | $108,510 | $71,490 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 37th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 16th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.07
- Jobs per 1,000
- 5.21
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Tennessee's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Tennessee
10 metropolitan areas and 4 nonmetropolitan areas touching Tennessee publish a row for electricians, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $34.77 | $72,330 | $38,030 | $85,830 | 1,760 | 6.56 | 1.35 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $30.45 | $63,340 | $45,900 | $93,200 | 6,220 | 5.66 | 1.16 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $29.27 | $60,890 | $38,670 | $84,890 | 2,770 | 4.52 | 0.93 |
| Jackson, TN | $29.02 | $60,360 | $37,650 | $81,660 | 520 | 6.17 | 1.27 |
| Cleveland, TN | $28.97 | $60,250 | $43,080 | $81,320 | 120 | 2.82 | 0.58 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $28.88 | $60,070 | $37,420 | $76,630 | 760 | 6.36 | 1.31 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $28.21 | $58,670 | $40,100 | $91,400 | 500 | 4.86 | 1.00 |
| Knoxville, TN | $28.19 | $58,640 | $38,020 | $79,530 | 2,170 | 5.10 | 1.05 |
| Morristown, TN | $27.49 | $57,170 | $38,200 | $82,380 | 180 | 3.80 | 0.78 |
| Johnson City, TN | $25.09 | $52,190 | $38,930 | $101,520 | 270 | 3.25 | 0.67 |
| West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $27.00 | $56,160 | $39,310 | $79,650 | 670 | 5.67 | 1.16 |
| South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $26.31 | $54,730 | $36,410 | $87,840 | 320 | 2.87 | 0.59 |
| North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $25.50 | $53,030 | $38,150 | $76,540 | 500 | 4.31 | 0.88 |
| East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $24.99 | $51,980 | $41,150 | $106,690 | 450 | 3.16 | 0.65 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | $29.37 | $61,090 | 17,070 | 1.07 |
| Alabama | $26.78 | $55,690 | 10,900 | 1.06 |
| Arkansas | $23.59 | $49,070 | 7,500 | 1.18 |
| Georgia | $28.04 | $58,320 | 21,650 | 0.91 |
| Kentucky | $28.71 | $59,720 | 11,030 | 1.13 |
| Missouri | $31.45 | $65,410 | 12,780 | 0.89 |
| Mississippi | $29.26 | $60,860 | 6,610 | 1.17 |
| North Carolina | $27.31 | $56,800 | 21,640 | 0.90 |
| Virginia | $30.24 | $62,900 | 23,630 | 1.18 |
See the national page for Electricians (every state ranked) and the Tennessee wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Tennessee estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.