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Electrical Staffing Services in Tennessee

Tennessee provides strong opportunities in electrical and low voltage employment, driven by industrial manufacturing, renewable energy projects, and urban development initiatives.

Market data for Tennessee

Average Salary

$73,000

Range: $41,000 - $112,000

Annual Growth

11%

Year over year

Market Demand

High

Current market status

Total Jobs

48,000

13% over next 5 years

Key industries in Tennessee

  • Industrial Manufacturing
  • Renewable Energy
  • Commercial Construction
  • Automotive Infrastructure

Top employers in Tennessee

  • Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
  • Nissan North America
  • Fluor Corporation
  • Turner Construction
  • Denso Manufacturing
  • Hensel Phelps

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Tennessee Electrical Industry Market Overview

In Tennessee, there has been significant growth in electrical installation and repair services, recording a 6.1% increase in construction spending and a 8.5% increase in electrical workforce demand in the past year. The leading markets include Nashville, Memphis and Knoxville where multiple renewable energy and infrastructure upgrade projects are underway.

Major Electrical Projects and Developments in Tennessee

  • Amazon’s new 1 million square foot data center in Nashville, with an electrical contract value over $50 million.
  • The Tennessee Valley Authority’s Watts Bar Nuclear Plant project in Rhea County, which includes extensive electrical and low voltage installations worth $35 million.
  • Facebook’s Gallatin data center, in conjunction with Clark Construction Group, which involves a $600 million investment in electrical and low voltage systems.
  • The ongoing renewable energy project by Clearway Energy Group in Shelby County, investing in new solar power infrastructure estimated around $25 million in electrical work.

Electrical and Low Voltage Staffing Needs in Tennessee

  • Electrical Project Managers in Nashville, earning between $80,000 - $100,000 annually, with a strong proficiency in project estimation, budgeting, and NEC codes required.
  • Low Voltage Technicians in Memphis, with an earning range of $40,000 - $60,000 per year, with a BICSI installer or technician qualification highly desirable.
  • Solar PV Installers in Knoxville region, with a salary range of $30,000 - $45,000, requiring NABCEP certification.
  • Industrial Electricians statewide, earning $50,000 - $70,000 annually with FactoryTalk or other PLC programming experience strongly recommended.

Electrical Industry Growth Areas in Tennessee

Tennessee’s energy and electrical growth is concentrated in regions like Nashville’s Central Business District, Memphis’ Chickasaw Basin Industrial Park, and Knoxville’s Karns/Hardin Valley. The primary drivers are new data centers, renewable energy projects, and infrastructure upgrades happening across these regions.

Tennessee Electrical Staffing & Best Electrician Jobs

We at Best Electrician Jobs excel in understanding Tennessee’s active electrical and low voltage industry dynamics. Through our strong local partnerships, we maintain a success rate of over 95% in job placement within the state. We have deep insight into the state’s booming markets like Nashville, Memphis, and Knoxville, and are uniquely positioned to connect qualified candidates with opportunities in these high-growth areas.

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