How much does a computer hardware engineer make in Tennessee?
$130,800a year
Median yearly pay for computer hardware engineers in Tennessee. That is $62.90 an hour or $10,900 a month.
- Hourly
- $62.90
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among states
- 22 of 41
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $96,300Median: $130,800Highest 10%: $167,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $96,300 | $46.30 | |
| 25th | $110,000 | $52.88 | |
| Median | $130,800 | $62.90 | |
| 75th | $164,000 | $78.83 | |
| 90th | $167,000 | $80.30 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $137,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for computer hardware engineers.
| 19. Florida | $134,200 |
| 20. Illinois | $133,200 |
| 21. Idaho | $131,600 |
| 22. Tennessee | $130,800 |
| 23. New Hampshire | $129,100 |
| 24. Iowa | $125,100 |
| 25. South Carolina | $125,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a computer hardware engineer make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $62.90 ($130,800 a year).
Do computer hardware engineers make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $130,800 against $161,700 nationally, 19% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for computer hardware engineer pay?
Tennessee ranks 22 of 41 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays computer hardware engineers the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $137,500 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.