salary$60,890 a year$29 an hour · median pay in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$38,670per year
Top pay (top 10%)$84,890per year
Jobs in the area2,770people work this job
Can a electrician afford Memphis?
OK. Rent of $1,399 a month takes 27.6% of the median electrician salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a electrician make in Memphis, TN?
The median pay for a electrician in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR area is $60,890 a year ($29 an hour). Most earn between $38,670 and $84,890.
Can a electrician afford to live in Memphis?
Typical rent of $1,399 a month takes 27.6% of the median electrician salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area.