Electrician Jobs in Tennessee

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Tennessee Electrician Market Overview

Tennessee offers diverse electrical opportunities across music, healthcare, automotive, and energy sectors. Nashville dominates with music industry facilities and healthcare systems, while Memphis anchors logistics and healthcare. Knoxville serves University of Tennessee and TVA headquarters, and Chattanooga features manufacturing and tourism. TVA (Tennessee Valley Authority) provides major utility electrical opportunities statewide, with automotive manufacturing (Nissan, Volkswagen) and aerospace adding specialized electrical demand.

Highest-Paying Tennessee Cities for Electricians

TVA Nuclear Areas

$32-50/hr
Nuclear power • Premium pay • Security clearance

Nashville Metro

$26-38/hr
Healthcare • Music • Commercial

Automotive Areas

$24-36/hr
Nissan • VW • Manufacturing

Memphis

$24-34/hr
FedEx • Healthcare • Logistics

Knoxville

$23-32/hr
University • TVA • Healthcare

Chattanooga

$22-30/hr
Manufacturing • Tourism • EPB

Tennessee's Biggest Electrical Employers

Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)

Nuclear plants, dams, transmission, power generation

400+ electricians
$30-50/hour
Location: Statewide • Nuclear plants • Hydroelectric • Transmission • Federal benefits

Healthcare Systems

Vanderbilt, HCA Healthcare, Baptist Health, Methodist

280+ electricians
$24-36/hour
Location: Nashville, Memphis, statewide • Hospital systems • Medical centers • Campus electrical

Automotive Manufacturing

Nissan Smyrna & Decherd, Volkswagen Chattanooga

220+ electricians
$24-36/hour
Location: Middle TN, Chattanooga • Auto assembly • Industrial electrical • Robotics

Music & Entertainment

Grand Ole Opry, Bridgestone Arena, music venues, studios

150+ electricians
$22-32/hour
Location: Nashville area • Entertainment venues • Recording studios • Stage lighting

Aerospace & Defense

Arnold Air Force Base, aerospace contractors

120+ electricians
$26-40/hour
Location: Tullahoma, statewide • Military facilities • Aerospace testing • Security clearance

Industries Hiring Electricians in Tennessee

Energy & Utilities

TVA Nuclear/Hydro: $30-50/hour
• Nuclear power plant electrical
• Hydroelectric dam systems
• Transmission line work

Healthcare & Music

Healthcare/Music: $22-36/hour
• Hospital electrical systems
• Music venue electrical
• Recording studio systems

Automotive & Manufacturing

Auto Manufacturing: $24-36/hour
• Assembly line electrical
• Industrial automation
• Robotics electrical

Aerospace & Logistics

Aerospace/Logistics: $24-40/hour
• Aerospace facility electrical
• FedEx hub electrical
• Distribution center systems

Tennessee Electrical Licensing

Journeyman Electrician

• 8,000 hours (4 years experience)
• State exam: NEC + Tennessee electrical code
• Fees: $180 total ($150 app + $30 exam)
• License valid for 2 years

Master Electrician

• 4 years journeyman experience
• Master exam + business knowledge
• Can supervise and contract
• Required for electrical contracting

High-Value Specializations

Nuclear Power: TVA nuclear plant electrical
Music/Entertainment: Stage and studio electrical
Automotive: Manufacturing electrical systems
Healthcare: Medical facility electrical
Authority: TN Department of Commerce & Insurance • (615) 741-8307

Career Progression

Apprentice$18-26/hr
Journeyman$22-32/hr
TVA/Nuclear$30-50/hr
Master/Supervisor$32-45/hr

Best Times to Apply

Spring/Summer: Construction & tourism peak
Year-round: TVA & healthcare hiring
Fall: Music venue prep for winter shows
Winter: Indoor projects & maintenance
Pro tip: TVA experience opens doors to utility jobs nationwide, music industry skills valuable in entertainment markets

Cost of Living vs Electrician Pay

Nashville

$26-38/hr
Home: $380k • Rent: $1,400

Memphis

$24-34/hr
Home: $180k • Rent: $900

TVA Areas

$30-50/hr
Home: $220k • Rent: $800
Tennessee offers strong electrical wages with moderate living costs - TVA provides premium nuclear power pay, while no state income tax maximizes take-home earnings across the Volunteer State.

Ready for Tennessee Electrical Work?

Tennessee offers unique electrical opportunities across nuclear power, music entertainment, automotive manufacturing, and healthcare with no state income tax and diverse career paths. From TVA nuclear plants to Nashville music venues, the Volunteer State provides stable, well-paying careers for electricians seeking energy sector experience and entertainment industry opportunities.

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