Electricians Salary in Knoxville, TN

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

Median annual salary $53,430 -14.3% vs national
Median hourly $25.69
10th percentile $37,180
90th percentile $76,700
Employed locally 2,340
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,180
    25th
    $45,040
    50th (median)
    $53,430
    75th
    $62,670
    90th
    $76,700

    Knoxville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,734 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 77% Median Electricians salary is 23% 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 Knoxville, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $44,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $65,120
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $58,760
    Carpenters $49,480
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $48,800
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $45,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Knoxville?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Knoxville, TN is $25.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.24 or more per hour.

    Is Knoxville above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Knoxville, TN is 14.3% 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 Knoxville?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $37,180 per year in Knoxville, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,040.