Helpers--Electricians pay range in Knoxville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,060 a year or less, while the top 10% make $45,780 or more. The middle half of helpers--electricians in Knoxville earn between $35,810 and $44,300.
- $31K10th
- $36K25th
- $38KMedian
- $44K75th
- $46K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $39,500 | $3,292 | $18.99 |
| Median | $38,250 | $3,188 | $18.39 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $35,810 | $2,984 | $17.22 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $44,300 | $3,692 | $21.30 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Electricians pay in Knoxville vs. Tennessee and the U.S.
Helpers--electricians in Knoxville earn 5% less than the Tennessee average ($41,440) and 10% less than the U.S. average ($44,080). At the median the gap is -10% against the U.S. median of $42,670.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knoxville | $39,500 | $38,250 | $31,060 | $45,780 | 370 |
| 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 Knoxville
On the average salary of $39,500, a single filer in Knoxville takes home about $33,918 a year, or $2,827 a month and $1,305 every two weeks. Taxes take 14% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Knoxville a good place for helpers--electricians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Knoxville area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.6), so the average $39,500 buys what about $42,671 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Knoxville ($47,080). A typical home costs $367,158, or 9.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Electricians salary in other Tennessee cities
Knoxville ranks 6th 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 Knoxville: questions
How much do helpers--electricians make an hour in Knoxville?
$18.99 an hour on average, and $18.39 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--electricians salary in Knoxville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,060 a year and the 25th percentile is $35,810, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--electricians take-home pay in Knoxville?
About $33,918 a year ($2,827 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $39,500. Tennessee has no state income tax.
Do helpers--electricians earn more in Knoxville than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% less than 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 Knoxville, TN (28940). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.8%.
- 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 2.11, this job is 2.1 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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