SOC 49-2093 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment — Knoxville
Knoxville, TN · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage for Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment in Knoxville, TN is $57,080 per year, substantially below the national median of $84,890 — a gap of 32.8%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment in Knoxville, TN is $57,080 per year, substantially below the national median of $84,890 — a gap of 32.8%. Half of workers earn between $47,180 and $57,890. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $45,020 and the ninetieth at $61,560.
Within the state, Nashville records the highest median at $59,210. Of the 536 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 249th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,020 | −47.0% |
| 25th | $47,180 | −44.4% |
| Median (50th) | $57,080 | −32.8% |
| 75th | $57,890 | −31.8% |
| 90th | $61,560 | −27.5% |
| Mean | $54,280 | −36.1% |
Other metro areas in Tennessee
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville | $59,210 | 140 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Knoxville run 8.1% below the national average, so the median of $57,080 goes as far as $62,111 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 26.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$57,080as reported by BLSLocal price level
91.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$62,111US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $57,080 a year, 32.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $45,020 to $61,560 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Nashville, at $59,210.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment in Knoxville, TN?
The median annual wage is $57,080, or $27.44 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $84,890, so pay in Knoxville, TN is 32.8% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Knoxville, TN earns more than $61,560 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $45,020 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Nashville, at $59,210 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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