Electrician salary in Nashville, TN
Median pay, Nashville metro
$63,340/year
about $30.45 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $52,200 – $78,940
Half of electricians in the Nashville metro area earn more than $63,340 a year and half earn less. That's about the same as the national median of $63,190, and ranks #19 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $45,900 | $22.07 |
| 25th | $52,200 | $25.10 |
| Median (50th) | $63,340 | $30.45 |
| 75th | $78,940 | $37.95 |
| 90th (top earners) | $93,200 | $44.81 |
*Yearly pay divided by 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks), the full-time basis BLS uses.
Is your offer fair?
For a electrician job in the Nashville metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $52,200 ($25.10/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $52,200 to $78,940 ($25.10 to $37.95/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $78,940 ($37.95/hr). Higher than three quarters of workers here.
Before you accept
- Pay usually rises with license level (apprentice, journeyman, master). Make sure the offer matches yours.
- Union and non-union roles can pay differently, especially once benefits and pensions are counted.
- Ask whether travel time, tools and overtime are paid.
Also watch for the common warning signs in the posting itself: 15 job posting red flags.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2025, Nashville metro. Occupation: Electricians (SOC 47-2111). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.