SOC 49-2094 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment — Knoxville
Knoxville, TN · 7 metro areas compared
In Knoxville, TN the median wage is $59,560.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Knoxville, TN the median wage is $59,560. That is 19.6% lower than the national median of $74,090. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $36,690 and $73,430. The lowest tenth earn under $36,690, while the highest tenth earn more than $79,200.
Employment stands at 190, or 0.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Johnson City leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $74,750. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 222nd of 536 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,690 | −50.5% |
| 25th | $36,690 | −50.5% |
| Median (50th) | $59,560 | −19.6% |
| 75th | $73,430 | −0.9% |
| 90th | $79,200 | +6.9% |
| Mean | $57,640 | −22.2% |
Other metro areas in Tennessee
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnson City | $74,750 | 50 | |
| 2 | Jackson | $69,950 | 80 | |
| 3 | Clarksville | $68,060 | 40 | |
| 4 | Kingsport | $65,930 | 250 | |
| 5 | Memphis | $65,700 | 190 | |
| 6 | Chattanooga | $64,010 | 140 | |
| 7 | Nashville | $63,930 | 370 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Knoxville run 8.1% below the national average, so the median of $59,560 goes as far as $64,810 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 12.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$59,560as reported by BLSLocal price level
91.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$64,810US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $59,560 a year, 19.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,690 to $79,200 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 190 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Johnson City, at $74,750.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment in Knoxville, TN?
The median annual wage is $59,560, or $28.63 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 $74,090, so pay in Knoxville, TN is 19.6% 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 $79,200 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,690 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 Johnson City, at $74,750 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 190 jobs in this occupation in Knoxville, TN. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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