Environmental Engineers Salary in Knoxville, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Knoxville, TN

Median annual salary $84,230 -19.1% vs national
Median hourly $40.50
10th percentile $53,790
90th percentile $169,200
Employed locally 230
National median $104,170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,790
    25th
    $60,600
    50th (median)
    $84,230
    75th
    $130,660
    90th
    $169,200

    Knoxville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,734 2023 • Census ACS
    Environmental Engineers salary vs area income 121% Median Environmental Engineers salary is 21% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Environmental Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $142,000
    Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area $140,760
    Bend, OR $140,590
    Midland, TX $139,230
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $138,700
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $138,090

    Nearby metros — Environmental Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $97,970
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $94,510
    Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $94,450
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $63,370

    Related occupations in Knoxville, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $98,230
    Engineers, All Other $100,490
    Civil Engineers $99,810
    Mechanical Engineers $95,710
    Electrical Engineers $110,890
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $58,410

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Environmental Engineers make per hour in Knoxville?

    The median hourly wage for Environmental Engineers in Knoxville, TN is $40.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $82.87 or more per hour.

    Is Knoxville above or below average for Environmental Engineers salaries?

    The median Environmental Engineers salary in Knoxville, TN is 19.1% below the national median of $104,170. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Environmental Engineers in Knoxville?

    Entry-level Environmental Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $53,790 per year in Knoxville, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,600.