Electrician Salary in Nashville, TN
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The median electrician in the Nashville area earns $63,340 a year ($30.45 an hour), about the same as the U.S. median ($63,190) and 4% above the Tennessee median ($61,090). Half of the 6,220 electricians there earn between $52,200 and $78,940.
Median $63,340
10th: $45,90090th: $93,200
| Annual pay | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $45,900 | $39,600 | $42,640 |
| 25th percentile | $52,200 | $48,380 | $49,430 |
| Median | $63,340 | $61,090 | $63,190 |
| 75th percentile | $78,940 | $76,060 | $83,940 |
| 90th percentile | $93,200 | $92,160 | $108,510 |
| Average | $66,710 | $63,540 | $71,490 |
| Jobs | 6,220 | 17,070 | 757,220 |
Nashville, TN ranks 29th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for electrician pay. Highest: Portland, OR ($105,090).
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- Memphis, TN: $60,890
- Portland, OR: $105,090
- Chicago, IL: $102,350
- Seattle, WA: $101,780
- San Francisco, CA: $92,830
- San Jose, CA: $91,030
- Detroit, MI: $81,990
- Minneapolis, MN: $81,890
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- Construction Laborer: $46,190
- Carpenter: $55,770
- Heavy Equipment Operator: $56,030
- Plumber: $60,100
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.