Electricians Salary in Nashville, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN

Median annual salary $61,130 -2% vs national
Median hourly $29.39
10th percentile $39,980
90th percentile $84,350
Employed locally 7,630
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,980
    25th
    $48,760
    50th (median)
    $61,130
    75th
    $72,990
    90th
    $84,350

    Nashville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,499 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 74% Median Electricians salary is 26% 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
    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
    Jackson, TN $56,020

    Related occupations in Nashville, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $45,540
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $76,470
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $49,640
    Carpenters $53,730
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $59,870
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $47,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Nashville?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Nashville, TN is $29.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.81 or more per hour.

    Is Nashville above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Nashville, TN is 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 Nashville?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $39,980 per year in Nashville, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,760.