Mechanical Engineer Salary in Tennessee
Based on 4K+ workers in Tennessee
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (TN)
$99,550
$47.861/hr
vs National Average
$105,416
-5.6% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$64K – $156K
4K employed in Tennessee
Salary Distribution — Mechanical Engineer in Tennessee
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $64,150 |
| 25th percentile | $78,730 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $99,550 |
| 75th percentile | $127,500 |
| 90th percentile | $156,150 |
Historical Salary Trend — Mechanical Engineer in Tennessee vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $93,650 |
| 2023 | $97,770 |
| 2024 | $99,330 |
| 2025 | $99,550 |
| Year | Tennessee Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $93,650 | $92,043 |
| 2023 | $97,770 | $97,128 |
| 2024 | $99,330 | $102,901 |
| 2025 | $99,550 | $105,416 |