Civil Engineers Salary in Nashville, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN

Median annual salary $99,780 +0.2% vs national
Median hourly $47.97
10th percentile $68,970
90th percentile $144,220
Employed locally 1,620
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $68,970
    25th
    $81,200
    50th (median)
    $99,780
    75th
    $115,380
    90th
    $144,220

    Nashville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,499 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineers salary vs area income 121% Median Civil Engineers salary is 21% 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
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $98,590
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $97,440
    Clarksville, TN-KY $97,170
    Jackson, TN $93,070
    Johnson City, TN $91,340

    Related occupations in Nashville, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers$102,850
    Engineers, All Other$103,400
    Mechanical Engineers$101,600
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$96,930
    Electrical Engineers$109,400
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$66,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Nashville?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Nashville, TN is $47.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.31 or more per hour.

    Is Nashville above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Nashville, TN is 0.2% above 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 Nashville?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $68,970 per year in Nashville, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,200.