Civil Engineers Salary in Tennessee
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 14 metro areas • Tennessee
Civil Engineers in Tennessee earn a median salary of $91,559 per year on average across 14 metro and nonmetro areas, -8.1% vs the national median of $99,590. An estimated 4,660 civil engineers are employed across Tennessee, with salaries ranging from $76,900 to $99,810 depending on location.
$91,559
Avg median salary in Tennessee
$99,810
Highest paying metro
$76,900
Lowest paying metro
4,660
Employed in Tennessee
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inCivil Engineers salaries by city in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knoxville, TN | $99,810 | $82,630 | $125,920 | 820 |
| Nashville, TN | $99,780 | $81,200 | $115,380 | 1,620 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $98,590 | $78,930 | $125,550 | 740 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $97,440 | $78,350 | $131,940 | 460 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $97,170 | $78,880 | $119,770 | 90 |
| East Tennessee | $96,670 | $79,950 | $113,030 | 80 |
| Jackson, TN | $93,070 | $83,030 | $106,150 | 90 |
| Johnson City, TN | $91,340 | $80,240 | $107,110 | 50 |
| North Central Tennessee | $91,340 | $76,900 | $99,710 | 100 |
| South Central Tennessee | $91,340 | $76,780 | $120,010 | 120 |
| Kingsport, TN-VA | $87,630 | $74,920 | $110,320 | 190 |
| Cleveland, TN | $81,870 | $74,000 | $98,370 | 60 |
| Morristown, TN | $78,880 | $67,310 | $96,080 | 40 |
| West Tennessee | $76,900 | $73,830 | $95,830 | 200 |