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Electrical Engineer Salary in Tennessee (2026)
$50.21 per hour · take-home ≈ $82,311/year ($6,859/month) for a single filer
Tennessee ranks 38th of 51 states for Electrical Engineer pay, with a median about 12% below the national average. Of the 2,830 Electrical Engineer jobs BLS counts in Tennessee, the typical worker earns $104,450 a year — though pay ranges from $73,850 for newcomers to $166,210 at the top.
Electrical Engineer pay range in Tennessee
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $73,850 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $84,220 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $104,450 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $132,050 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $166,210 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,830 Electrical Engineer jobs in Tennessee (occupation code 17-2071, “Electrical Engineers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Tennessee
A median Electrical Engineer salary of $104,450 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 $82,311 — an effective tax rate of 21.2%.
| Gross (median) | $104,450 |
| Federal income tax | −$14,149 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,990 |
| Tennessee state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $82,311 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,859 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Electrical Engineer make in Tennessee?
- The median Electrical Engineer salary in Tennessee is $104,450 per year ($50.21 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $84,220 and $132,050.
- What is the take-home pay for a Electrical Engineer in Tennessee?
- On the median salary of $104,450, a single filer in Tennessee takes home about $82,311 per year ($6,859 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 21.2%.
- How many Electrical Engineer jobs are there in Tennessee?
- BLS counts 2,830 Electrical 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.