Electricians pay range in Johnson City
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,930 a year or less, while the top 10% make $101,520 or more. The middle half of electricians in Johnson City earn between $41,430 and $75,760.
- $39K10th
- $41K25th
- $52KMedian
- $76K75th
- $102K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $61,870 | $5,156 | $29.75 |
| Median | $52,190 | $4,349 | $25.09 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $41,430 | $3,452 | $19.92 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $75,760 | $6,313 | $36.42 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Electricians pay in Johnson City vs. Tennessee and the U.S.
Electricians in Johnson City earn about the same as the Tennessee average ($63,540) and 13% less than the U.S. average ($71,490). At the median the gap is -17% against the U.S. median of $63,190.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson City | $61,870 | $52,190 | $38,930 | $101,520 | 270 |
| 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 Johnson City
On the average salary of $61,870, a single filer in Johnson City takes home about $51,893 a year, or $4,324 a month and $1,996 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 Johnson City a good place for electricians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Johnson City area are 12% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 87.9), so the average $61,870 buys what about $70,364 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Johnson City ($43,480). A typical home costs $282,532, or 4.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Electricians salary in other Tennessee cities
Johnson City ranks 5th 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 Johnson City: questions
How much do electricians make an hour in Johnson City?
$29.74 an hour on average, and $25.09 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level electricians salary in Johnson City?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,930 a year and the 25th percentile is $41,430, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the electricians take-home pay in Johnson City?
About $51,893 a year ($4,324 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $61,870. Tennessee has no state income tax.
Do electricians earn more in Johnson City than elsewhere?
The average here is 13% 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 Johnson City, TN (27740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.8%.
- 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 0.67, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.67).
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