Civil Engineers pay in Tennessee
In Tennessee, the median pay for civil engineers is $46.11 an hour ($95,910 a year). About 5,790 people work in this job there.
That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($100,840). Tennessee ranks 40th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for civil engineers in Tennessee
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $31.29 | $65,090 |
| 25% of workers | $36.97 | $76,900 |
| Half of workers (median) | $46.11 | $95,910 |
| 75% of workers | $59.21 | $123,160 |
| 90% of workers | $74.09 | $154,100 |
Civil Engineers pay in Tennessee metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin | $98,650 | 2,090 |
| Clarksville | $96,930 | 140 |
| Knoxville | $96,320 | 1,110 |
| Memphis | $96,100 | 780 |
| Chattanooga | $95,630 | 670 |
| Jackson | $93,070 | 100 |
| Kingsport-Bristol | $87,510 | 200 |
| Johnson City | $82,470 | 110 |
Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for civil engineers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +6.4% over ten years, faster than average · about 22,700 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Tennessee
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Industrial Engineers | $99,080 |
| Engineers, All Other | $96,640 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $99,550 |
| Electrical Engineers | $104,450 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $122,920 |
| Aerospace Engineers | $128,510 |
| Environmental Engineers | $97,190 |
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