How much does a Civil Engineers make per hour in West Tennessee?

Civil Engineers Salary in West Tennessee

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

Median annual salary $76,900 -22.8% vs national

Median hourly $36.97

10th percentile $67,410

90th percentile $122,300

Employed locally 200

National median $99,590

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Civil Engineers

West Tennessee

Salary percentile breakdown

10th

$67,410

25th

$73,830

50th (median)

$76,900

75th

$95,830

90th

$122,300

Top-paying metros for Civil Engineers

Metro area	Median 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 West Tennessee

Occupation	Median salary
Industrial Engineers	$96,600
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$52,650
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$57,270
Mechanical Engineers	$96,900
Engineers, All Other	$96,240
Electrical Engineers	$94,580

Frequently asked questions

How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in West Tennessee?

The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in West Tennessee is $36.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.05 or more per hour.

Is West Tennessee above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

The median Civil Engineers salary in West Tennessee is 22.8% 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 West Tennessee?

Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $67,410 per year in West Tennessee. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,830.