Helpers--Electricians Salary in Nashville, TN

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

Median annual salary $43,450 +8.9% vs national
Median hourly $20.89
10th percentile $35,160
90th percentile $51,800
Employed locally 910
National median $39,890

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,160
    25th
    $37,570
    50th (median)
    $43,450
    75th
    $47,200
    90th
    $51,800

    Nashville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,499 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Electricians salary vs area income 53% Median Helpers--Electricians salary is 47% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Helpers--Electricians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $74,260
    St. Louis, MO-IL $62,710
    Rhode Island $60,860
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $60,860
    Missouri $56,870
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $56,070

    Nearby metros — Helpers--Electricians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Clarksville, TN-KY $38,900
    Jackson, TN $38,480
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $38,070
    Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $37,530
    Knoxville, TN $37,390
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $36,750

    Related occupations in Nashville, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$45,540
    Electricians$61,130
    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

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Helpers--Electricians make per hour in Nashville?

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Electricians in Nashville, TN is $20.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.77 or more per hour.

    Is Nashville above or below average for Helpers--Electricians salaries?

    The median Helpers--Electricians salary in Nashville, TN is 8.9% above the national median of $39,890. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Helpers--Electricians in Nashville?

    Entry-level Helpers--Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $35,160 per year in Nashville, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,570.