Civil Engineer Salary in Tennessee
Based on 5K+ workers in Tennessee
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (TN)
$97,730
$46.986/hr
vs National Average
$96,900
+0.9% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$67K – $142K
5K employed in Tennessee
Salary Distribution — Civil Engineer in Tennessee
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $67,410 |
| 25th percentile | $79,110 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $97,730 |
| 75th percentile | $120,010 |
| 90th percentile | $141,710 |
Historical Salary Trend — Civil Engineer in Tennessee vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $84,740 |
| 2023 | $89,590 |
| 2024 | $97,730 |
| Year | Tennessee Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $84,740 | $86,235 |
| 2023 | $89,590 | $90,685 |
| 2024 | $97,730 | $96,900 |