How much does a civil engineer make in Tennessee?
$95,910a year
Median yearly pay for civil engineers in Tennessee. That is $46.11 an hour or $7,993 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.11
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 40 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,790
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,090Median: $95,910Highest 10%: $154,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,090 | $31.29 | |
| 25th | $76,900 | $36.97 | |
| Median | $95,910 | $46.11 | |
| 75th | $123,200 | $59.21 | |
| 90th | $154,100 | $74.09 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Johnson City, TN | $82,470 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for civil engineers.
| 37. Utah | $96,830 |
| 38. Iowa | $96,430 |
| 39. Ohio | $96,220 |
| 40. Tennessee | $95,910 |
| 41. Vermont | $95,600 |
| 42. Wisconsin | $94,600 |
| 43. Hawaii | $94,280 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a civil engineer make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $46.11 ($95,910 a year).
Do civil engineers make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $95,910 against $100,800 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for civil engineer pay?
Tennessee ranks 40 of 51 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays civil engineers the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $98,650 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.