How much does an industrial engineer make in Tennessee?
$99,080a year
Median yearly pay for industrial engineers in Tennessee. That is $47.63 an hour or $8,257 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.63
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 41 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $72,200Median: $99,080Highest 10%: $132,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $72,200 | $34.71 | |
| 25th | $80,750 | $38.82 | |
| Median | $99,080 | $47.63 | |
| 75th | $117,100 | $56.30 | |
| 90th | $132,000 | $63.48 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $102,500 |
| Memphis, TN | $100,500 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $99,410 |
| Kingsport, TN | $98,000 |
| Morristown, TN | $97,310 |
| Cleveland, TN | $96,360 |
| Knoxville, TN | $95,750 |
| Jackson, TN | $94,060 |
| Clarksville, TN | $91,000 |
| Johnson City, TN | $84,160 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for industrial engineers.
| 38. Pennsylvania | $99,560 |
| 39. North Carolina | $99,310 |
| 40. Missouri | $99,290 |
| 41. Tennessee | $99,080 |
| 42. Arkansas | $98,410 |
| 43. Nebraska | $98,170 |
| 44. Iowa | $97,690 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an industrial engineer make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $47.63 ($99,080 a year).
Do industrial engineers make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $99,080 against $102,400 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for industrial engineer pay?
Tennessee ranks 41 of 51 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays industrial engineers the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $102,500 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.