How much does a Civil Engineers make per hour in East Tennessee?

Civil Engineers Salary in East Tennessee

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $96,670 -2.9% vs national

Median hourly $46.47

10th percentile $73,000

90th percentile $161,630

Employed locally 80

National median $99,590

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Civil Engineers

East Tennessee

Salary percentile breakdown

10th

$73,000

25th

$79,950

50th (median)

$96,670

75th

$113,030

90th

$161,630

Top-paying metros for Civil Engineers

Metro area	Median salary
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA	$130,310
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$129,260
Redding, CA	$127,130
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$126,560
Napa, CA	$122,820
Kennewick-Richland, WA	$121,170

Related occupations in East Tennessee

Occupation	Median salary
Industrial Engineers	$91,120
Mechanical Engineers	$102,210
Engineers, All Other	$79,060
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$56,750
Electrical Engineers	$123,990
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$68,190

Frequently asked questions

How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in East Tennessee?

The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in East Tennessee is $46.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $100.55 or more per hour.

Is East Tennessee above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

The median Civil Engineers salary in East Tennessee is 2.9% below the national median of $99,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

What is the entry-level salary for Civil Engineers in East Tennessee?

Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $73,000 per year in East Tennessee. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,950.