How much does an aerospace engineer make in Tennessee?
$128,500a year
Median yearly pay for aerospace engineers in Tennessee. That is $61.78 an hour or $10,710 a month.
- Hourly
- $61.78
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 610
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $79,690Median: $128,500Highest 10%: $171,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $79,690 | $38.31 | |
| 25th | $99,080 | $47.63 | |
| Median | $128,500 | $61.78 | |
| 75th | $137,000 | $65.86 | |
| 90th | $171,600 | $82.48 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $133,800 |
| Memphis, TN | $129,800 |
| Knoxville, TN | $107,100 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for aerospace engineers.
| 23. Connecticut | $129,500 |
| 24. Florida | $129,300 |
| 25. Michigan | $129,000 |
| 26. Tennessee | $128,500 |
| 27. Alabama | $127,500 |
| 28. New Jersey | $126,400 |
| 29. Kentucky | $126,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an aerospace engineer make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $61.78 ($128,500 a year).
Do aerospace engineers make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $128,500 against $135,000 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for aerospace engineer pay?
Tennessee ranks 26 of 41 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays aerospace engineers the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $133,800 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.