Electricians pay range in Knoxville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,020 a year or less, while the top 10% make $79,530 or more. The middle half of electricians in Knoxville earn between $47,400 and $72,240.
- $38K10th
- $47K25th
- $59KMedian
- $72K75th
- $80K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $59,430 | $4,952 | $28.57 |
| Median | $58,640 | $4,887 | $28.19 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $47,400 | $3,950 | $22.79 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $72,240 | $6,020 | $34.73 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Electricians pay in Knoxville vs. Tennessee and the U.S.
Electricians in Knoxville earn 6% less than the Tennessee average ($63,540) and 17% less than the U.S. average ($71,490). At the median the gap is -7% against the U.S. median of $63,190.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knoxville | $59,430 | $58,640 | $38,020 | $79,530 | 2,170 |
| Tennessee | $63,540 | $61,090 | $39,600 | $92,160 | 17,070 |
| United States | $71,490 | $63,190 | $42,640 | $108,510 | 757,220 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Electricians salary after taxes in Knoxville
On the average salary of $59,430, a single filer in Knoxville takes home about $49,932 a year, or $4,161 a month and $1,920 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Knoxville a good place for electricians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Knoxville area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.6), so the average $59,430 buys what about $64,201 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Knoxville ($47,080). A typical home costs $367,158, or 6.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Electricians salary in other Tennessee cities
Knoxville ranks 10th of 10 Tennessee metro areas for this job; Nashville pays the most ($66,710).
- 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
Highest-paying cities for electricians
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($103,690).
- San Francisco, CA$103,690
- Mount Vernon, WA$103,040
- Portland, OR$103,030
- Albany, OR$100,180
- Seattle, WA$99,720
Does this match what you are paid?
Anonymous, no account. Results update as visitors answer.
Share your pay anonymously
Electricians salary in Knoxville: questions
How much do electricians make an hour in Knoxville?
$28.57 an hour on average, and $28.19 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level electricians salary in Knoxville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,020 a year and the 25th percentile is $47,400, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the electricians take-home pay in Knoxville?
About $49,932 a year ($4,161 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $59,430. Tennessee has no state income tax.
Do electricians earn more in Knoxville than elsewhere?
The average here is 17% less than the U.S. average for this job ($71,490).
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; area Knoxville, TN (28940). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.8%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.05, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.