Industrial Engineers pay in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin
In Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin (TN), the median pay for industrial engineers is $49.30 an hour ($102,540 a year). About 2,000 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($102,440). It is 3% higher than the Tennessee median ($99,080).
Pay range for industrial engineers in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin (TN)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $36.67 | $76,280 |
| 25% of workers | $41.99 | $87,330 |
| Half of workers (median) | $49.30 | $102,540 |
| 75% of workers | $60.48 | $125,810 |
| 90% of workers | $64.14 | $133,400 |
Industrial Engineers pay in Tennessee metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin (this page) | $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)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +12.4% over ten years, much faster than average · about 23,100 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin (TN)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineers | $98,650 |
| Engineers, All Other | $98,000 |
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