How much does an environmental engineer make in Tennessee?
$97,190a year
Median yearly pay for environmental engineers in Tennessee. That is $46.73 an hour or $8,099 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.73
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,630Median: $97,190Highest 10%: $142,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,630 | $30.11 | |
| 25th | $74,890 | $36.00 | |
| Median | $97,190 | $46.73 | |
| 75th | $117,900 | $56.70 | |
| 90th | $142,700 | $68.59 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $102,900 |
| Memphis, TN | $100,200 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $88,040 |
| Knoxville, TN | $86,550 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for environmental engineers.
| 31. South Dakota | $98,890 |
| 32. Missouri | $98,170 |
| 33. Maryland | $97,570 |
| 34. Tennessee | $97,190 |
| 35. Georgia | $96,530 |
| 36. South Carolina | $96,140 |
| 37. Delaware | $95,720 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an environmental engineer make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $46.73 ($97,190 a year).
Do environmental engineers make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $97,190 against $107,100 nationally, 9% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for environmental engineer pay?
Tennessee ranks 34 of 50 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays environmental engineers the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $102,900 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.