Industrial Engineers pay in Tennessee
In Tennessee, the median pay for industrial engineers is $47.64 an hour ($99,080 a year). About 7,440 people work in this job there.
That is 3% lower than the U.S. median ($102,440). Tennessee ranks 41st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for industrial engineers in Tennessee
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $34.71 | $72,200 |
| 25% of workers | $38.82 | $80,750 |
| Half of workers (median) | $47.64 | $99,080 |
| 75% of workers | $56.30 | $117,100 |
| 90% of workers | $63.48 | $132,040 |
Industrial Engineers pay in Tennessee metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin | $102,540 | 2,000 |
| Memphis | $100,480 | 1,540 |
| Chattanooga | $99,410 | 930 |
| Kingsport-Bristol | $98,000 | 280 |
| Morristown | $97,310 | 140 |
| Cleveland | $96,360 | 120 |
| Knoxville | $95,750 | 960 |
| Jackson | $94,060 | 200 |
| Clarksville | $91,000 | 340 |
| Johnson City | $84,160 | 170 |
Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for industrial engineers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +12.4% over ten years, much faster than average · about 23,100 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Tennessee
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Environmental Engineers | $97,190 |
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