How much does an engineer make in Tennessee?
$96,640a year
Median yearly pay for engineers in Tennessee. That is $46.46 an hour or $8,053 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.46
- Vs. national median
- -21%
- Rank among states
- 48 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,400
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $54,620Median: $96,640Highest 10%: $156,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,620 | $26.26 | |
| 25th | $72,560 | $34.88 | |
| Median | $96,640 | $46.46 | |
| 75th | $125,400 | $60.30 | |
| 90th | $156,000 | $74.98 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kingsport, TN | $103,300 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $101,200 |
| Knoxville, TN | $99,650 |
| Jackson, TN | $99,180 |
| Nashville, TN | $98,000 |
| Clarksville, TN | $97,470 |
| Morristown, TN | $93,290 |
| Memphis, TN | $85,860 |
| Johnson City, TN | $81,390 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for engineers.
| 45. Kentucky | $99,830 |
| 46. Louisiana | $99,070 |
| 47. Montana | $97,470 |
| 48. Tennessee | $96,640 |
| 49. Nebraska | $88,490 |
| 50. Arkansas | $76,940 |
| 51. Kansas | $76,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an engineer make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $46.46 ($96,640 a year).
Do engineers make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $96,640 against $122,900 nationally, 21% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for engineer pay?
Tennessee ranks 48 of 51 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays engineers the most?
Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA, with a median of $103,300 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.