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Civil Engineer Salary in Tennessee (2026)
$46.11 per hour · take-home ≈ $76,303/year ($6,359/month) for a single filer
Civil Engineer pay range in Tennessee
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $65,090 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $76,900 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $95,910 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $123,160 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $154,100 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,790 Civil Engineer jobs in Tennessee (occupation code 17-2051, “Civil Engineers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Tennessee
A median Civil Engineer salary of $95,910 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Tennessee), a single filer keeps about $76,303 — an effective tax rate of 20.4%.
| Gross (median) | $95,910 |
| Federal income tax | −$12,270 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,337 |
| Tennessee state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $76,303 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,359 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Tennessee paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Civil Engineer make in Tennessee?
- The median Civil Engineer salary in Tennessee is $95,910 per year ($46.11 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $76,900 and $123,160.
- What is the take-home pay for a Civil Engineer in Tennessee?
- On the median salary of $95,910, a single filer in Tennessee takes home about $76,303 per year ($6,359 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 20.4%.
- How many Civil Engineer jobs are there in Tennessee?
- BLS counts 5,790 Civil Engineer jobs in Tennessee in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Tennessee state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Tennessee.