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How much does a civil engineer make in Johnson City?

$82,470a year

Median yearly pay for civil engineers in the Johnson City, TN metro area. That is $39.65 an hour or $6,873 a month.

Hourly
$39.65
Vs. national median
-18%
Rank among cities
325 of 373
Jobs in the area
110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,500Median: $82,470Highest 10%: $189,500
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$58,500$28.13
25th$68,190$32.78
Median$82,470$39.65
75th$100,700$48.40
90th$189,500$91.12

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for civil engineers.

Nashville, TN$98,650
Clarksville, TN$96,930
Knoxville, TN$96,320
Memphis, TN$96,100
Chattanooga, TN$95,630
Jackson, TN$93,070
Kingsport, TN$87,510
Civil Engineer salary in Tennessee Civil Engineer salary in all states

Related jobs in Johnson City

Same field, median yearly pay.

Electrical Engineer$98,200
Mechanical Engineer$97,040
Industrial Engineer$84,160
Engineer$81,390
Industrial Engineering Technologist and Technician$54,920
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologist and Technician$54,810
Salaries for every job in Johnson City, TN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a civil engineer make an hour in Johnson City?

The median hourly pay in the Johnson City, TN metro area is $39.65 ($82,470 a year).

Do civil engineers make more in Johnson City than the national average?

No: $82,470 against $100,800 nationally, 18% less.

How does Johnson City compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $95,910, so Johnson City pays 14% less.

Where does Johnson City rank for civil engineer pay?

325 of 373 metro areas with data.

How much does a civil engineer make starting out in Johnson City?

The lowest-paid 10% make $58,500 or less a year; the top 10% make $189,500 or more.

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.