Automotive Engineering Technicians Salary in Tennessee
Automotive Engineering Technicians in Tennessee earn a median of $62,270 a year, −16% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $62,270
- vs. U.S. median
- −16% ($74,510)
- Rank among states
- 37 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 580
Pay range in Tennessee
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,320; the top 10% earn over $94,160. Nationally the range is $48,400 to $106,050.
States ranked near Tennessee
Similar jobs in Tennessee
- Avionics Technicians$60,820 median in Tennessee
- Photonics Technicians$58,700 median in Tennessee (broader BLS group)
- Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians$64,720 median in Tennessee
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$57,010 median in Tennessee
- Robotics Technicians$64,720 median in Tennessee (broader BLS group)
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$61,560 median in Tennessee
Automotive Engineering Technicians pay in Tennessee
How much do automotive engineering technicians make in Tennessee?
The median is $62,270 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,320 and the top 10% earn over $94,160. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Tennessee a good state for automotive engineering technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 37 of 44 (−16% vs. the national median of $74,510). Living costs are not included.