Civil Engineer salary in Tennessee
The median annual wage for civil engineers in Tennessee is $95,910, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 estimates — below the national median of $100,840. Tennessee ranks 40 of 50 states and DC with published data for this occupation.
Median
$95,910
25th percentile
$76,900
75th percentile
$123,160
90th percentile
$154,100
Employment and national comparison
| Employment in Tennessee | 5,790 |
|---|---|
| Mean annual wage in Tennessee | $103,340 |
| National median | $100,840 |
| National employment | 367,840 |
Metro areas in Tennessee
- Nashville, TN: median $98,650
- Memphis, TN: median $96,100
States with similar pay for civil engineers
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates; state, metropolitan area and national files from https://www.bls.gov/oes/tables.htm. State estimates are for BLS occupation "Civil Engineers" (17-2051), cross-industry, all ownerships. Retrieved 2026-10-02. Where BLS does not publish a numeric estimate (suppressed, or reported only as at or above $239,200) the value is shown as —.