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Electricians in Tennessee

Considering working as an Electricians in Tennessee? Here’s what the data says. Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes. May install or service street lights, intercom systems, or electrical control systems. Excludes “Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers” (49-2098).

$59,190 Median Annual Wage (Tennessee)

$57,376 National Median Annual Wage

19,500 Tennessee Employment

Medium Preparation Needed Typical Preparation

What do Electricians Make in Tennessee?

The electricians working in Tennessee, wages run about $59,190 per year (or about $28.46/hour).Earnings range from $38,360 at the 10th percentile to $80,800 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic	Annual	Hourly
10th percentile	$38,360	$18.44
25th percentile	$47,220	$22.70
Median (50th)	$59,190	$28.46
75th percentile	$68,240	$32.81
90th percentile	$80,800	$38.85

Salary ranges for Electricians in Tennessee

Location quotient — how concentrated this career is in Tennessee nationwide is 1.24, meaning that electricians are more concentrated here than the national average.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, electricians earn a median of $57,376 per year ($27.59/hour), above the Tennessee median.

Employment Outlook

Nationally, total employment in this occupation is 267,745 electricians nationwide. In Tennessee alone, about 19,500 people work in this role. That’s higher than the typical state, which employs around 9,740 electricians.

Forecasted number of jobs for Electricians

Top Tennessee Metros for Electricians

The largest metro-area employers of electricians in Tennessee.

Metro Area	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin, TN	7,630	$61,130
Memphis, TN-MS-AR	2,970	$57,770
Knoxville, TN	2,340	$53,430
Chattanooga, TN-GA	2,060	$58,770
Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA	710	$58,310
Jackson, TN	520	$56,020
Clarksville, TN-KY	460	$57,350
Johnson City, TN	300	$51,580
Morristown, TN	200	$56,010
Cleveland, TN	160	$58,350

Top States for Electricians Employment

View the states that employ the most electricians work.

State	Number Employed
California	73,420
Texas	71,880
Florida	47,980
New York	40,380
Ohio	27,150
Michigan	24,670
Virginia	24,300
North Carolina	23,660
Illinois	22,880
Pennsylvania	21,860
Arizona	21,280
Georgia	20,740
Tennessee	19,500
Washington	18,380
Indiana	17,370
Colorado	17,140
Massachusetts	16,570
New Jersey	15,230
Maryland	14,750
Minnesota	12,970

Highest-Paying States for Electricians

Where electricians earn the most: electricians.

State	Annual Median Salary
Oregon	$97,320
Washington	$96,530
Illinois	$96,360
Hawaii	$83,200
Massachusetts	$82,120
District of Columbia	$81,950
Alaska	$81,860
Minnesota	$81,430
New York	$77,460
Connecticut	$76,790

Skills

The most important electricians skills, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Troubleshooting 4.0 / 5

Repairing 3.5 / 5

Active Listening 3.4 / 5

Speaking 3.4 / 5

Critical Thinking 3.4 / 5

Judgment and Decision Making 3.2 / 5

Knowledge Areas

Key knowledge areas for this occupation, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Building and Construction 3.7 / 5

Administration and Management 3.6 / 5

Mechanical 3.4 / 5

Mathematics 3.4 / 5

Design 3.3 / 5

Customer and Personal Service 3.2 / 5

Abilities

Key abilities for electricians, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Near Vision 4.0 / 5

Problem Sensitivity 4.0 / 5

Deductive Reasoning 3.9 / 5

Inductive Reasoning 3.9 / 5

Information Ordering 3.8 / 5

Oral Comprehension 3.8 / 5

Daily Tasks

Electricians typically:

Prepare sketches or follow blueprints to determine the location of wiring or equipment and to ensure conformance to building and safety codes.
Place conduit, pipes, or tubing, inside designated partitions, walls, or other concealed areas, and pull insulated wires or cables through the conduit to complete circuits between boxes.
Work from ladders, scaffolds, or roofs to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures.
Use a variety of tools or equipment, such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment, such as oscilloscopes, ammeters, or test lamps.
Assemble, install, test, or maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, or fixtures, using hand tools or power tools.
Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
Maintain current electrician's license or identification card to meet governmental regulations.
Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes.
Direct or train workers to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures.
Test electrical systems or continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, using testing devices, such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, or oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system.
Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, or components, using test equipment and hand tools to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.
Inspect electrical systems, equipment, or components to identify hazards, defects, or the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.

Work Activities

Performing General Physical Activities
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Getting Information
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Handling and Moving Objects
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Tools & Technology

Technologies frequently used: Hot technologies: Adobe Acrobat

What Major Will Prepare You For This Career?

Programs that train for this career include:

Electrical & Power Installation

Related occupations to electricians include:

Also Known As

Airport Electrician, Antenna Installer, Antenna Rigger, Commercial Electrician, Conduit Installer, Conduit Mechanic, Construction Electrician, Control Electrician, Conventional System Lightning Protection Technician, Diesel Electrician, Diesel Maintenance Electrician, Electric Sign Wirer, Electric Stop Installer, Electric Wirer, Electrical Installer.

References

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — https://www.bls.gov/oes/
O*NET Online — https://www.onetonline.org/
BLS Employment Projections — https://www.bls.gov/emp/
O*NET-SOC code: 47-2111.00

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