How much does a mechanical engineer make in Tennessee?
$99,550a year
Median yearly pay for mechanical engineers in Tennessee. That is $47.86 an hour or $8,296 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.86
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 35 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,930
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,150Median: $99,550Highest 10%: $156,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,150 | $30.84 | |
| 25th | $78,730 | $37.85 | |
| Median | $99,550 | $47.86 | |
| 75th | $127,500 | $61.30 | |
| 90th | $156,200 | $75.07 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chattanooga, TN | $106,700 |
| Memphis, TN | $104,100 |
| Nashville, TN | $99,440 |
| Knoxville, TN | $99,070 |
| Johnson City, TN | $97,040 |
| Jackson, TN | $96,290 |
| Kingsport, TN | $94,560 |
| Clarksville, TN | $92,940 |
| Morristown, TN | $80,490 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for mechanical engineers.
| 32. Alabama | $100,200 |
| 33. Florida | $99,980 |
| 34. Indiana | $99,590 |
| 35. Tennessee | $99,550 |
| 36. Missouri | $99,330 |
| 37. Minnesota | $99,140 |
| 38. Ohio | $99,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mechanical engineer make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $47.86 ($99,550 a year).
Do mechanical engineers make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $99,550 against $104,100 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for mechanical engineer pay?
Tennessee ranks 35 of 51 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays mechanical engineers the most?
Chattanooga, TN-GA, with a median of $106,700 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.