Materials Engineers Salary in Tennessee
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 6 metro areas • Tennessee
Materials Engineers in Tennessee earn a median salary of $112,143 per year on average across 6 metro and nonmetro areas, +3.5% vs the national median of $108,310. An estimated 320 materials engineers are employed across Tennessee, with salaries ranging from $107,560 to $121,390 depending on location.
$112,143
Avg median salary in Tennessee
$121,390
Highest paying metro
$107,560
Lowest paying metro
320
Employed in Tennessee
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inMaterials Engineers salaries by city in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knoxville, TN | $121,390 | $92,070 | $132,780 | — |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $116,270 | $90,910 | $138,670 | 70 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $111,470 | $80,130 | $146,920 | 60 |
| Nashville, TN | $108,580 | $85,070 | $128,440 | 120 |
| Jackson, TN | $107,590 | $81,900 | $111,170 | 30 |
| Kingsport, TN-VA | $107,560 | $85,250 | $136,590 | 40 |