Electrical Engineers Salary in East Tennessee

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

Median annual salary $123,990 +10.8% vs national
Median hourly $59.61
10th percentile $76,500
90th percentile $150,680
Employed locally 70
National median $111,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $76,500
    25th
    $92,710
    50th (median)
    $123,990
    75th
    $137,280
    90th
    $150,680

    Top-paying metros for Electrical Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $186,920
    Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA $167,010
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $163,840
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $156,670
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $151,040
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $150,670

    Related occupations in East Tennessee

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $91,120
    Mechanical Engineers $102,210
    Engineers, All Other $79,060
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $56,750
    Civil Engineers $96,670
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $68,190

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electrical Engineers make per hour in East Tennessee?

    The median hourly wage for Electrical Engineers in East Tennessee is $59.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $75.32 or more per hour.

    Is East Tennessee above or below average for Electrical Engineers salaries?

    The median Electrical Engineers salary in East Tennessee is 10.8% above the national median of $111,910. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Electrical Engineers in East Tennessee?

    Entry-level Electrical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $76,500 per year in East Tennessee. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $92,710.