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Electricians average salary by city in Tennessee
- Nashville$66,710
- Chattanooga$66,050
- Clarksville$63,550
- Memphis$62,690
- Johnson City$61,870
- Cleveland$61,790
- Kingsport$61,320
- Morristown$61,270
- Jackson$61,100
- Knoxville$59,430
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville | $66,710 | $63,340 | $52,200 | $55,760 | 96 |
| Chattanooga | $66,050 | $72,330 | $49,240 | $55,251 | 91 |
| Clarksville | $63,550 | $58,670 | $46,320 | $53,242 | 91 |
| Memphis | $62,690 | $60,890 | $48,310 | $52,551 | 92 |
| Johnson City | $61,870 | $52,190 | $41,430 | $51,893 | 88 |
| Cleveland | $61,790 | $60,250 | $50,150 | $51,828 | 88 |
| Kingsport | $61,320 | $60,070 | $48,650 | $51,451 | 86 |
| Morristown | $61,270 | $57,170 | $46,160 | $51,410 | 86 |
| Jackson | $61,100 | $60,360 | $46,720 | $51,274 | 86 |
| Knoxville | $59,430 | $58,640 | $47,400 | $49,932 | 93 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Tennessee has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-2111.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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