Electrical Engineers Salary in North Central Tennessee

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

Median annual salary $94,990 -15.1% vs national
Median hourly $45.67
10th percentile $77,160
90th percentile $130,970
Employed locally 40
National median $111,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $77,160
    25th
    $78,290
    50th (median)
    $94,990
    75th
    $115,630
    90th
    $130,970

    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 North Central Tennessee

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $84,220
    Engineers, All Other $75,010
    Civil Engineers $91,340
    Mechanical Engineers $86,320
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $53,230
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $58,860

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Electrical Engineers in North Central Tennessee is $45.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Electrical Engineers salary in North Central Tennessee is 15.1% below 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 North Central Tennessee?

    Entry-level Electrical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $77,160 per year in North Central Tennessee. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,290.