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Engineering Manager Salary in Tennessee (2026)
$77.61 per hour · take-home ≈ $121,603/year ($10,134/month) for a single filer
Tennessee ranks 34th of 51 states for Engineering Manager pay, with a median about 8% below the national average. Of the 3,600 Engineering Manager jobs BLS counts in Tennessee, the typical worker earns $161,430 a year — though pay ranges from $105,980 for newcomers to $239,240 at the top.
Engineering Manager pay range in Tennessee
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $105,980 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $130,170 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $161,430 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $193,380 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $239,240 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,600 Engineering Manager jobs in Tennessee (occupation code 11-9041, “Architectural and Engineering Managers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Tennessee
A median Engineering Manager salary of $161,430 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 $121,603 — an effective tax rate of 24.7%.
| Gross (median) | $161,430 |
| Federal income tax | −$27,477 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$12,349 |
| Tennessee state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $121,603 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $10,134 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Tennessee paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Engineering Manager make in Tennessee?
- The median Engineering Manager salary in Tennessee is $161,430 per year ($77.61 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $130,170 and $193,380.
- What is the take-home pay for a Engineering Manager in Tennessee?
- On the median salary of $161,430, a single filer in Tennessee takes home about $121,603 per year ($10,134 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 24.7%.
- How many Engineering Manager jobs are there in Tennessee?
- BLS counts 3,600 Engineering Manager 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.