Environmental Engineers pay in Tennessee
In Tennessee, the median pay for environmental engineers is $46.73 an hour ($97,190 a year). About 540 people work in this job there.
That is 9% lower than the U.S. median ($107,110). Tennessee ranks 34th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for environmental engineers in Tennessee
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $30.11 | $62,630 |
| 25% of workers | $36.01 | $74,890 |
| Half of workers (median) | $46.73 | $97,190 |
| 75% of workers | $56.70 | $117,930 |
| 90% of workers | $68.59 | $142,660 |
Environmental Engineers pay in Tennessee metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin | $102,930 | 180 |
| Memphis | $100,150 | 40 |
| Chattanooga | $88,040 | 50 |
| Knoxville | $86,550 | 190 |
Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for environmental engineers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +6.3% over ten years, faster than average · about 2,300 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 |
| Electrical Engineers | $104,450 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $122,920 |
| Aerospace Engineers | $128,510 |
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