How much does a materials engineer make in Tennessee?
$91,940a year
Median yearly pay for materials engineers in Tennessee. That is $44.20 an hour or $7,662 a month.
- Hourly
- $44.20
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among states
- 40 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $63,760Median: $91,940Highest 10%: $149,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,760 | $30.65 | |
| 25th | $79,700 | $38.32 | |
| Median | $91,940 | $44.20 | |
| 75th | $122,800 | $59.03 | |
| 90th | $149,300 | $71.78 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chattanooga, TN | $103,400 |
| Nashville, TN | $89,040 |
| Memphis, TN | $85,000 |
| Knoxville, TN | $83,240 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for materials engineers.
| 37. Maine | $97,110 |
| 38. Wisconsin | $96,210 |
| 39. Michigan | $94,050 |
| 40. Tennessee | $91,940 |
| 41. Utah | $88,080 |
| 42. Rhode Island | $87,180 |
| 43. Mississippi | $78,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a materials engineer make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $44.20 ($91,940 a year).
Do materials engineers make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $91,940 against $112,900 nationally, 19% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for materials engineer pay?
Tennessee ranks 40 of 45 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays materials engineers the most?
Chattanooga, TN-GA, with a median of $103,400 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.