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Electricians in Tennessee earned a median of $61,090 a year ($29.37 an hour) in May 2025, 3% below the national median of $63,190; 17,070 were employed there, ranking #37 of 54 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | Tennessee | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $61,090 | $63,190 |
| Mean annual wage | $63,540 | $71,490 |
| Median hourly wage | $29.37 | $30.38 |
| 10th percentile | $39,600 | $42,640 |
| 25th percentile | $48,380 | $49,430 |
| 75th percentile | $76,060 | $83,940 |
| 90th percentile | $92,160 | $108,510 |
| Employment | 17,070 | 757,220 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 5.207 | — |
| Location quotient | 1.07 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.