Tennessee
Electrician pay in Tennessee
What electricians earn in Tennessee: BLS OEWS May 2025 pay for the state and 10 metro areas, plus job counts and 28 listed training programs.
- $63,540Average pay (state)
- $39,600Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $61,090Median pay (state)
- $92,160Top 10% earn over
17,070 jobs in Tennessee · 28 listed programs. Average pay across all experience levels (BLS OEWS May 2025).
BLS wage data
Electrician pay in Tennessee
Annual wages from the BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | $39,600 | $48,380 | $61,090 | $76,060 | $92,160 | $63,540 | 17,070 |
| United States | $42,640 | $49,430 | $63,190 | $83,940 | $108,510 | $71,490 | 757,220 |
Metro areas
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $38,030 | $49,240 | $72,330 | $77,360 | $85,830 | $66,050 | 1,760 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $45,900 | $52,200 | $63,340 | $78,940 | $93,200 | $66,710 | 6,220 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $38,670 | $48,310 | $60,890 | $76,680 | $84,890 | $62,690 | 2,770 |
| Jackson, TN | $37,650 | $46,720 | $60,360 | $71,920 | $81,660 | $61,100 | 520 |
| Cleveland, TN | $43,080 | $50,150 | $60,250 | $72,260 | $81,320 | $61,790 | 120 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $37,420 | $48,650 | $60,070 | $72,160 | $76,630 | $61,320 | 760 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $40,100 | $46,320 | $58,670 | $77,730 | $91,400 | $63,550 | 500 |
| Knoxville, TN | $38,020 | $47,400 | $58,640 | $72,240 | $79,530 | $59,430 | 2,170 |
| Morristown, TN | $38,200 | $46,160 | $57,170 | $75,810 | $82,380 | $61,270 | 180 |
| Johnson City, TN | $38,930 | $41,430 | $52,190 | $75,760 | $101,520 | $61,870 | 270 |
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Programs
Top training programs in Tennessee
We matched 28 programs in Tennessee: 20 school programs (IPEDS 2023-24) and 8 registered apprenticeship sponsors (DOL). The 10 below are schools with published tuition first; the full directory is on RegisteredTradeSchools.com (links above).
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville State Community College Electrician | Nashville, TN | Certificate (1-2 years) | 8 | $4,876–$8,236 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Northeast State Community College Electrician | Blountville, TN | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 39 | $4,926–$8,286 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest Electrician | Newbern, TN | Certificate (1-2 years) | 6 | $5,948 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest Electrician | Newbern, TN | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $5,948 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Crump Electrician | Crump, TN | Certificate (1-2 years) | 8 | $5,948 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton Electrician | Elizabethton, TN | Certificate (1-2 years) | 14 | $4,471 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton Electrician | Elizabethton, TN | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 2 | $4,471 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson Electrician | Jackson, TN | Certificate (1-2 years) | 4 | $4,476 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson Electrician | Jackson, TN | Certificate (2-4 years) | 23 | $4,476 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson Electrician | Jackson, TN | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $4,476 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
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Sources
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15 (news release USDL-26-0725; data tables). Cross-checked against the BLS Public Data API on 2026-11-03.
- Occupation: O*NET OnLine, 47-2111.00 Electricians, retrieved 2026-11-03 (CC BY 4.0).
- Apprenticeship sponsors: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship: partner sponsors file, retrieved 2026-10-29 (Partner Finder).
- Schools & graduates: U.S. Department of Education, NCES IPEDS Completions 2023-24 (C2024_A) and Institutional Characteristics (HD2024), award year 2023-24, matched by 6-digit CIP code (completions file; CIP-SOC crosswalk).
- Tuition: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (Most Recent Cohorts: Institution + Field of Study), data updated 2026-10-15, matched by IPEDS unit ID (source).
Program listings are matched from public files by occupation code or organization name; they are not endorsements and we have not visited or tested any program. Confirm schedules, entry requirements and costs with the program. Compiled by the HighPayingTrades team; last refreshed 2026-11-03.