Mechanical Engineers Salary in Tennessee
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 13 metro areas • Tennessee
Mechanical Engineers in Tennessee earn a median salary of $96,903 per year on average across 13 metro and nonmetro areas, -5.3% vs the national median of $102,320. An estimated 3,740 mechanical engineers are employed across Tennessee, with salaries ranging from $78,270 to $108,470 depending on location.
$96,903
Avg median salary in Tennessee
$108,470
Highest paying metro
$78,270
Lowest paying metro
3,740
Employed in Tennessee
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inMechanical Engineers salaries by city in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $108,470 | $75,890 | $134,470 | 150 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $103,670 | $89,550 | $128,170 | 460 |
| East Tennessee | $102,210 | $82,700 | $133,370 | 130 |
| Nashville, TN | $101,600 | $39,730 | $123,580 | 1,200 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $101,100 | $78,380 | $122,250 | 350 |
| South Central Tennessee | $99,330 | $78,940 | $127,660 | 290 |
| Kingsport, TN-VA | $98,820 | $85,660 | $112,640 | 220 |
| West Tennessee | $96,900 | $76,190 | $122,050 | 120 |
| Knoxville, TN | $95,710 | $77,260 | $126,800 | 570 |
| Jackson, TN | $95,210 | $78,050 | $105,180 | 50 |
| Johnson City, TN | $92,130 | $75,700 | $120,000 | 30 |
| North Central Tennessee | $86,320 | $70,040 | $102,210 | 100 |
| Morristown, TN | $78,270 | $61,820 | $104,640 | 70 |