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How much does an electrical make in Knoxville?

$36,510a year

Median yearly pay for electricals in the Knoxville, TN metro area. That is $17.55 an hour or $3,043 a month.

Hourly
$17.55
Vs. national median
-20%
Rank among cities
218 of 232
Jobs in the area
200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,360Median: $36,510Highest 10%: $46,240
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$34,360$16.52
25th$35,940$17.28
Median$36,510$17.55
75th$43,650$20.99
90th$46,240$22.23

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for electricals.

Memphis, TN$48,510
Nashville, TN$43,090
Chattanooga, TN$35,690
Kingsport, TN$35,630
Electrical salary in Tennessee Electrical salary in all states

Related jobs in Knoxville

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$115,900
Power Distributor and Dispatcher$77,440
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$64,300
Tool and Die Maker$63,180
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$59,120
Rolling Machine Setter$58,680
Dental Laboratory Technician$55,340
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setter$51,170
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$50,720
Machinist$49,900
Salaries for every job in Knoxville, TN

Frequently asked questions

How much does an electrical make an hour in Knoxville?

The median hourly pay in the Knoxville, TN metro area is $17.55 ($36,510 a year).

Do electricals make more in Knoxville than the national average?

No: $36,510 against $45,850 nationally, 20% less.

How does Knoxville compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $42,230, so Knoxville pays 14% less.

Where does Knoxville rank for electrical pay?

218 of 232 metro areas with data.

How much does an electrical make starting out in Knoxville?

The lowest-paid 10% make $34,360 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,240 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.