Mechanical Engineers Salary in East Tennessee

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

Median annual salary $102,210 -0.1% vs national
Median hourly $49.14
10th percentile $67,270
90th percentile $142,040
Employed locally 130
National median $102,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $67,270
    25th
    $82,700
    50th (median)
    $102,210
    75th
    $133,370
    90th
    $142,040

    Top-paying metros for Mechanical Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $181,480
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $147,730
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $145,640
    New Mexico $141,490
    Salinas, CA $141,420
    Baton Rouge, LA $132,850

    Related occupations in East Tennessee

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $91,120
    Engineers, All Other $79,060
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $56,750
    Civil Engineers $96,670
    Electrical Engineers $123,990
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $68,190

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mechanical Engineers in East Tennessee is $49.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $88.94 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mechanical Engineers salary in East Tennessee is 0.1% below the national median of $102,320. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Mechanical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $67,270 per year in East Tennessee. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $82,700.