Civil Engineers Salary in South Central Tennessee

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

Median annual salary $91,340 -8.3% vs national
Median hourly $43.91
10th percentile $67,420
90th percentile $157,410
Employed locally 120
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $67,420
    25th
    $76,780
    50th (median)
    $91,340
    75th
    $120,010
    90th
    $157,410

    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 South Central Tennessee

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $90,070
    Mechanical Engineers $99,330
    Aerospace Engineers $114,940
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $53,210
    Engineers, All Other $100,940
    Electrical Engineers $101,590

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in South Central Tennessee is $43.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.47 or more per hour.

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

    The median Civil Engineers salary in South 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 South Central Tennessee?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $67,420 per year in South Central Tennessee. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,780.