Civil Engineers Salary in Jackson, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jackson, TN

Median annual salary $93,070 -6.5% vs national
Median hourly $44.75
10th percentile $75,480
90th percentile $134,980
Employed locally 90
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $75,480
    25th
    $83,030
    50th (median)
    $93,070
    75th
    $106,150
    90th
    $134,980

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,740 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineers salary vs area income 158% Median Civil Engineers salary is 58% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Civil Engineers

    Metro areaMedian 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

    Nearby metros — Civil Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Knoxville, TN $99,810
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $99,780
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $98,590
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $97,440
    Clarksville, TN-KY $97,170
    Johnson City, TN $91,340

    Related occupations in Jackson, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $91,230
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $66,000
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $58,370
    Engineers, All Other $94,800
    Mechanical Engineers $95,210
    Mechanical Drafters $49,240

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Jackson?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Jackson, TN is $44.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.56 or more per hour.

    Is Jackson above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Jackson, TN is 6.5% 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 Jackson?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $75,480 per year in Jackson, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $83,030.