Materials Engineers Salary in Tennessee
Materials Engineers in Tennessee earn a median of $91,940 a year, −19% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $91,940
- vs. U.S. median
- −19% ($112,860)
- Rank among states
- 40 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 330
Pay range in Tennessee
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,760; the top 10% earn over $149,300. Nationally the range is $72,300 to $175,720.
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Materials Engineers pay in Tennessee
How much do materials engineers make in Tennessee?
The median is $91,940 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,760 and the top 10% earn over $149,300. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Tennessee a good state for materials engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 40 of 45 (−19% vs. the national median of $112,860). Living costs are not included.