Electrical Engineers Salary in South Central Tennessee

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

Median annual salary $101,590 -9.2% vs national
Median hourly $48.84
10th percentile $79,970
90th percentile $157,770
Employed locally 150
National median $111,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $79,970
    25th
    $86,480
    50th (median)
    $101,590
    75th
    $127,740
    90th
    $157,770

    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 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
    Civil Engineers $91,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Electrical Engineers in South Central Tennessee is $48.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.93 or more per hour.

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

    The median Electrical Engineers salary in South Central Tennessee is 9.2% 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 South Central Tennessee?

    Entry-level Electrical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $79,970 per year in South Central Tennessee. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $86,480.