Electricians pay range in Cleveland
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $43,080 a year or less, while the top 10% make $81,320 or more. The middle half of electricians in Cleveland earn between $50,150 and $72,260.
- $43K10th
- $50K25th
- $60KMedian
- $72K75th
- $81K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $61,790 | $5,149 | $29.71 |
| Median | $60,250 | $5,021 | $28.97 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $50,150 | $4,179 | $24.11 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $72,260 | $6,022 | $34.74 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Electricians pay in Cleveland vs. Tennessee and the U.S.
Electricians in Cleveland earn about the same as the Tennessee average ($63,540) and 14% less than the U.S. average ($71,490). At the median the gap is -5% against the U.S. median of $63,190.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | $61,790 | $60,250 | $43,080 | $81,320 | 120 |
| Tennessee | $63,540 | $61,090 | $39,600 | $92,160 | 17,070 |
| United States | $71,490 | $63,190 | $42,640 | $108,510 | 757,220 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Electricians salary after taxes in Cleveland
On the average salary of $61,790, a single filer in Cleveland takes home about $51,828 a year, or $4,319 a month and $1,993 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Cleveland a good place for electricians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Cleveland area are 12% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.1), so the average $61,790 buys what about $70,152 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Cleveland ($40,230). A typical home costs $312,380, or 5.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Electricians salary in other Tennessee cities
Cleveland ranks 6th of 10 Tennessee metro areas for this job; Nashville pays the most ($66,710).
- Nashville$66,710
- Chattanooga$66,050
- Clarksville$63,550
- Memphis$62,690
- Johnson City$61,870
- Cleveland$61,790
- Kingsport$61,320
- Morristown$61,270
- Jackson$61,100
- Knoxville$59,430
Highest-paying cities for electricians
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($103,690).
- San Francisco, CA$103,690
- Mount Vernon, WA$103,040
- Portland, OR$103,030
- Albany, OR$100,180
- Seattle, WA$99,720
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Electricians salary in Cleveland: questions
How much do electricians make an hour in Cleveland?
$29.71 an hour on average, and $28.97 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level electricians salary in Cleveland?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $43,080 a year and the 25th percentile is $50,150, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the electricians take-home pay in Cleveland?
About $51,828 a year ($4,319 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $61,790. Tennessee has no state income tax.
Do electricians earn more in Cleveland than elsewhere?
The average here is 14% less than the U.S. average for this job ($71,490).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-2111; area Cleveland, TN (17420). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.6%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.58, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.58).
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