Helpers--Electricians pay range in Kingsport
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,940 a year or less, while the top 10% make $62,400 or more. The middle half of helpers--electricians in Kingsport earn between $36,600 and $45,380.
- $31K10th
- $37K25th
- $43KMedian
- $45K75th
- $62K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $43,020 | $3,585 | $20.68 |
| Median | $43,120 | $3,593 | $20.73 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $36,600 | $3,050 | $17.60 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $45,380 | $3,782 | $21.82 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Electricians pay in Kingsport vs. Tennessee and the U.S.
Helpers--electricians in Kingsport earn 4% more than the Tennessee average ($41,440) and about the same as the U.S. average ($44,080). At the median the gap is +1% against the U.S. median of $42,670.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsport | $43,020 | $43,120 | $30,940 | $62,400 | 150 |
| Tennessee | $41,440 | $39,710 | $31,870 | $48,340 | 3,240 |
| United States | $44,080 | $42,670 | $33,020 | $58,340 | 63,630 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Helpers--Electricians salary after taxes in Kingsport
On the average salary of $43,020, a single filer in Kingsport takes home about $36,747 a year, or $3,062 a month and $1,413 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% of gross pay.
The Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in TN | $36,747 | $3,062 |
| Working in VA | $35,087 | $2,924 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Kingsport a good place for helpers--electricians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Kingsport area are 14% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 86.4), so the average $43,020 buys what about $49,765 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Kingsport ($45,240). A typical home costs $246,242, or 5.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Electricians salary in other Tennessee cities
Kingsport ranks 2nd of 8 Tennessee metro areas for this job; Nashville pays the most ($43,620).
- Nashville$43,620
- Kingsport$43,020
- Clarksville$41,680
- Jackson$41,030
- Memphis$40,610
- Knoxville$39,500
- Chattanooga$38,700
- Johnson City$36,670
Highest-paying cities for helpers--electricians
Seattle, WA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($74,540).
- Seattle, WA$74,540
- San Francisco, CA$60,400
- St. Louis, MO$60,150
- San Diego, CA$54,260
- Portland, ME$54,150
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Helpers--Electricians salary in Kingsport: questions
How much do helpers--electricians make an hour in Kingsport?
$20.68 an hour on average, and $20.73 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--electricians salary in Kingsport?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,940 a year and the 25th percentile is $36,600, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--electricians take-home pay in Kingsport?
About $36,747 a year ($3,062 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $43,020. Tennessee has no state income tax.
Do helpers--electricians earn more in Kingsport than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as the U.S. average for this job ($44,080).
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 47-3013; area Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA (28700). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.3%.
- 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 3.08, this job is 3.1 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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