Mechanical Engineers pay in Tennessee
In Tennessee, the median pay for mechanical engineers is $47.86 an hour ($99,550 a year). About 3,930 people work in this job there.
That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($104,110). Tennessee ranks 35th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for mechanical engineers in Tennessee
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $30.84 | $64,150 |
| 25% of workers | $37.85 | $78,730 |
| Half of workers (median) | $47.86 | $99,550 |
| 75% of workers | $61.30 | $127,500 |
| 90% of workers | $75.07 | $156,150 |
Mechanical Engineers pay in Tennessee metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga | $106,660 | 510 |
| Memphis | $104,110 | 390 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin | $99,440 | 990 |
| Knoxville | $99,070 | 760 |
| Johnson City | $97,040 | 60 |
| Jackson | $96,290 | 80 |
| Kingsport-Bristol | $94,560 | 240 |
| Clarksville | $92,940 | 150 |
| Morristown | $80,490 | 50 |
Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for mechanical engineers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +11.2% over ten years, much faster than average · about 17,800 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 |
| Electrical Engineers | $104,450 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $122,920 |
| Aerospace Engineers | $128,510 |
| Environmental Engineers | $97,190 |
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