Electricians Salary in East Tennessee

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $56,570 -9.3% vs national
Median hourly $27.20
10th percentile $37,280
90th percentile $103,130
Employed locally 440
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,280
    25th
    $45,650
    50th (median)
    $56,570
    75th
    $81,970
    90th
    $103,130

    Top-paying metros for Electricians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $108,740
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $103,270
    Decatur, IL $102,960
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $102,160
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $102,070
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $101,600

    Related occupations in East Tennessee

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $39,080
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $52,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $61,040
    Carpenters $46,650
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $49,830
    Highway Maintenance Workers $36,980

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in East Tennessee?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in East Tennessee is $27.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.29 or more per hour.

    Is East Tennessee above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in East Tennessee is 9.3% below the national median of $62,350. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Electricians in East Tennessee?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $37,280 per year in East Tennessee. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,650.