Civil Engineers Salary in North Central Tennessee

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

Median annual salary $91,340 -8.3% vs national
Median hourly $43.91
10th percentile $71,670
90th percentile $161,060
Employed locally 100
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $71,670
    25th
    $76,900
    50th (median)
    $91,340
    75th
    $99,710
    90th
    $161,060

    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

    Related occupations in North Central Tennessee

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers$84,220
    Engineers, All Other$75,010
    Mechanical Engineers$86,320
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$53,230
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$58,860
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$58,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in North Central Tennessee?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in North Central Tennessee is $43.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.51 or more per hour.

    Is North Central Tennessee above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in North Central Tennessee is 8.3% 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 North Central Tennessee?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $71,670 per year in North Central Tennessee. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,900.