Mechanical Engineers Salary in North Central Tennessee

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

Median annual salary $86,320 -15.6% vs national
Median hourly $41.50
10th percentile $65,500
90th percentile $120,030
Employed locally 100
National median $102,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,500
    25th
    $70,040
    50th (median)
    $86,320
    75th
    $102,210
    90th
    $120,030

    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 North Central Tennessee

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers$84,220
    Engineers, All Other$75,010
    Civil Engineers$91,340
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$53,230
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$58,860
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$58,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mechanical Engineers in North Central Tennessee is $41.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.24 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mechanical Engineers salary in North Central Tennessee is 15.6% 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 North Central Tennessee?

    Entry-level Mechanical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $65,500 per year in North Central Tennessee. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $70,040.