How much does an electrician make in Tennessee?
$61,090a year
Median yearly pay for electricians in Tennessee. That is $29.37 an hour or $5,091 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.37
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 37 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 17,070
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,600Median: $61,090Highest 10%: $92,160
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,600 | $19.04 | |
| 25th | $48,380 | $23.26 | |
| Median | $61,090 | $29.37 | |
| 75th | $76,060 | $36.57 | |
| 90th | $92,160 | $44.31 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chattanooga, TN | $72,330 |
| Nashville, TN | $63,340 |
| Memphis, TN | $60,890 |
| Jackson, TN | $60,360 |
| Cleveland, TN | $60,250 |
| Kingsport, TN | $60,070 |
| Clarksville, TN | $58,670 |
| Knoxville, TN | $58,640 |
| Morristown, TN | $57,170 |
| Johnson City, TN | $52,190 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for electricians.
| 34. Utah | $62,000 |
| 35. Louisiana | $61,540 |
| 36. South Dakota | $61,390 |
| 37. Tennessee | $61,090 |
| 38. Arizona | $61,060 |
| 39. Oklahoma | $61,010 |
| 40. Iowa | $60,860 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an electrician make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $29.37 ($61,090 a year).
Do electricians make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $61,090 against $63,190 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for electrician pay?
Tennessee ranks 37 of 51 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays electricians the most?
Chattanooga, TN-GA, with a median of $72,330 a year.
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.