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Electrician Salary in Tennessee: Pay by City
Electricians in Tennessee earned a median $29.37 an hour, or $61,090 a year, in May 2025.[1] The middle half earned $23.26 to $36.57 an hour, and the top tenth earned $44.31 or more. That is 3% below the US median of $30.38.[2]
- 10th
- $19.04
- 25th
- $23.26
- Median
- $29.37
- 75th
- $36.57
- 90th
- $44.31
- 10th
- $39,600
- 25th
- $48,380
- Median
- $61,090
- 75th
- $76,060
- 90th
- $92,160
Which Tennessee cities pay electricians the most?
Chattanooga has the highest median of the 10 metro areas below, $34.77 an hour; Johnson City has the lowest, $25.09.[1]
- Chattanooga$34.77 · 1,760
- Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin$30.45 · 6,220
- Memphis$29.27 · 2,770
- Jackson$29.02 · 520
- Cleveland$28.97 · 120
- Kingsport-Bristol$28.88 · 760
- Clarksville$28.21 · 500
- Knoxville$28.19 · 2,170
- Morristown$27.49 · 180
- Johnson City$25.09 · 270
Do electricians make $100,000 a year in Tennessee?
Fewer than 10% do. The 90th percentile is $92,160 a year, so only the top tenth earns more than that.[1]
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $19.04 | $39,600 |
| 25th | $23.26 | $48,380 |
| Median | $29.37 | $61,090 |
| 75th | $36.57 | $76,060 |
| 90th | $44.31 | $92,160 |
| Mean | $30.55 | $63,540 |
How much do new electricians make in Tennessee?
The lowest-paid tenth of electricians in Tennessee earned $19.04 an hour or less ($39,600 a year), and the lowest quarter earned $23.26 or less.[1] OEWS does not report apprentice pay separately.
Are electricians in demand in Tennessee?
Projections Central expects Tennessee to go from 19,840 electrician jobs in 2024 to 24,290 in 2034, a change of 22.4%, with about 2,330 openings a year.[3] The US projection is 9.5%.
| Area | Jobs 2024 | Jobs 2034 | Change | Openings a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 19,840 | 24,290 | 22.4% | 2,330 |
| United States | 818,700 | 896,100 | 9.5% | 81,000 |
How does electrician pay compare with other trades in Tennessee?
Electricians rank second of the five trades on this site by median pay in Tennessee. General contractors have the highest median, $35.81 an hour.[1]
| Trade | Median hourly | Median annual | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | $35.81 | $74,470 | 17,770 |
| Electricians | $29.37 | $61,090 | 17,070 |
| Plumbers | $28.17 | $58,600 | 9,270 |
| HVAC Technicians | $26.68 | $55,490 | 9,740 |
| Roofers | $21.97 | $45,690 | 2,110 |
Where to train in Tennessee
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Tennessee, May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- BLS OEWS national estimates: Electricians (47-2111), May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- Projections Central, long-term occupational projections 2024-2034 (projectionscentral.org, 2024-2034)