Helpers--Electricians pay in Tennessee
In Tennessee, the median pay for helpers--electricians is $19.09 an hour ($39,710 a year). About 3,240 people work in this job there.
That is 7% lower than the U.S. median ($42,670). Tennessee ranks 31st of 47 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for helpers--electricians in Tennessee
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.32 | $31,870 |
| 25% of workers | $17.47 | $36,340 |
| Half of workers (median) | $19.09 | $39,710 |
| 75% of workers | $22.31 | $46,400 |
| 90% of workers | $23.24 | $48,340 |
Helpers--Electricians pay in Tennessee metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin | $46,240 | 1,330 |
| Kingsport-Bristol | $43,120 | 150 |
| Clarksville | $39,960 | 80 |
| Jackson | $38,480 | 100 |
| Memphis | $38,420 | 460 |
| Knoxville | $38,250 | 370 |
| Johnson City | $36,720 | 60 |
| Chattanooga | $36,440 | 350 |
Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for helpers--electricians
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +0.6% over ten years, little or no change · about 6,100 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Tennessee
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Electricians | $61,090 |
| Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | $83,660 |
| Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers | $38,490 |
| Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $44,550 |
| Millwrights | $61,810 |
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