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How much does an electrical make in Nashville?

$43,090a year

Median yearly pay for electricals in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area. That is $20.72 an hour or $3,591 a month.

Hourly
$20.72
Vs. national median
-6%
Rank among cities
146 of 232
Jobs in the area
710
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,980Median: $43,090Highest 10%: $64,920
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$32,980$15.86
25th$38,410$18.47
Median$43,090$20.72
75th$47,250$22.72
90th$64,920$31.21

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for electricals.

Memphis, TN$48,510
Knoxville, TN$36,510
Chattanooga, TN$35,690
Kingsport, TN$35,630
Electrical salary in Tennessee Electrical salary in all states

Related jobs in Nashville

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$105,400
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$73,790
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$70,470
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$70,420
Tool and Die Maker$69,210
Gas Plant Operator$66,970
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$59,740
Metal-Refining Furnace Operator and Tender$57,030
Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$56,400
Heat Treating Equipment Setter$56,280
Salaries for every job in Nashville, TN

Frequently asked questions

How much does an electrical make an hour in Nashville?

The median hourly pay in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area is $20.72 ($43,090 a year).

Do electricals make more in Nashville than the national average?

No: $43,090 against $45,850 nationally, 6% less.

How does Nashville compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $42,230, so Nashville pays 2% more.

Where does Nashville rank for electrical pay?

146 of 232 metro areas with data.

How much does an electrical make starting out in Nashville?

The lowest-paid 10% make $32,980 or less a year; the top 10% make $64,920 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.