Electricians salary
in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
- Middle 50%
- $52,200–$78,940
- vs U.S. median
- 0%
- Metro rank
- #212 of 462
Electricians in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro earn a median of $63,340 a year, based on BLS estimates for 6,220 jobs (May 2025). That is in line with the U.S. median of $63,190 and 4% above the TN statewide median of $61,090. It ranks #212 of 462 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE6,220 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Electricians pay in other TN metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $72,330 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $60,890 |
| Jackson, TN | $60,360 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $60,070 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $58,670 |
| Knoxville, TN | $58,640 |
| West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $56,160 |
| South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $54,730 |
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Questions
What is the average Electricians salary in Nashville?
The BLS median is $63,340 a year (May 2025). Half of the 6,220 jobs pay between $52,200 and $78,940. The 10th percentile is $45,900 and the 90th is $93,200.
Is Nashville a high-paying metro for Electricians?
That is in line with the U.S. median of $63,190 and 4% above the TN statewide median of $61,090. It ranks #212 of 462 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Electricians make an hour in Nashville?
About $30.45 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $63,340 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $25.10–$37.95 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.