Electrical Engineers pay in Tennessee
In Tennessee, the median pay for electrical engineers is $50.21 an hour ($104,450 a year). About 2,830 people work in this job there.
That is 13% lower than the U.S. median ($120,630). Tennessee ranks 38th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for electrical engineers in Tennessee
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $35.51 | $73,850 |
| 25% of workers | $40.49 | $84,220 |
| Half of workers (median) | $50.21 | $104,450 |
| 75% of workers | $63.49 | $132,050 |
| 90% of workers | $79.91 | $166,210 |
Electrical Engineers pay in Tennessee metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga | $123,840 | 440 |
| Memphis | $112,870 | 250 |
| Knoxville | $108,590 | 630 |
| Cleveland | $104,280 | 70 |
| Morristown | $100,240 | 30 |
| Jackson | $100,190 | 40 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin | $99,790 | 690 |
| Johnson City | $98,200 | 60 |
| Clarksville | $98,130 | 80 |
| Kingsport-Bristol | $95,920 | 160 |
Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for electrical engineers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +9.9% over ten years, much faster than average · about 11,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Tennessee
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Industrial Engineers | $99,080 |
| Civil Engineers | $95,910 |
| Engineers, All Other | $96,640 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $99,550 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $122,920 |
| Aerospace Engineers | $128,510 |
| Environmental Engineers | $97,190 |
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