Electricians Salary in Jackson, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jackson, TN

Median annual salary $56,020 -10.2% vs national
Median hourly $26.93
10th percentile $36,470
90th percentile $79,580
Employed locally 520
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,470
    25th
    $44,820
    50th (median)
    $56,020
    75th
    $63,140
    90th
    $79,580

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,740 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 95% Median Electricians salary is 5% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Electricians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $61,130
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $58,770
    Cleveland, TN $58,350
    Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $58,310
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $57,770
    Clarksville, TN-KY $57,350

    Related occupations in Jackson, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $38,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $67,510
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $51,290
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $47,470
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $43,540
    Carpenters $48,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Jackson?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Jackson, TN is $26.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.26 or more per hour.

    Is Jackson above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Jackson, TN is 10.2% 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 Jackson?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $36,470 per year in Jackson, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,820.