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Project Manager/Engineer - Civil Engineering Salary in Tennessee

How much does a Project Manager/Engineer - Civil Engineering make in Tennessee?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Project Manager/Engineer - Civil Engineering in Tennessee is $83,925 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $40.

However, a Project Manager/Engineer - Civil Engineering's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $102,179
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $77,376 to $93,480
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $71,413
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Project Manager/Engineer - Civil Engineering Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $93,480 $7,790 $1,798 $45
Average $83,925 $6,994 $1,614 $40
25th Percentile $77,376 $6,448 $1,488 $37
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Key Factors That Influence Project Manager/Engineer - Civil Engineering Salaries

A Project Manager/Engineer - Civil Engineering's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Project Manager/Engineer - Civil Engineering Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Project Manager/Engineer - Civil Engineering's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here’s how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $68,354
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $83,223
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $97,546
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $114,254
  • Expert (over 8 years): $136,458
Levels Salary
Civil Eng... Level Project Manager/Engineer - Civil Engineering$68,354
Project M... Level Project Manager/Engineer - Civil Engineering$83,223
Civil Eng... Level Project Manager/Engineer - Civil Engineering$97,546
Civil Eng... Level Project Manager/Engineer - Civil Engineering$114,254
Civil Eng... Level Project Manager/Engineer - Civil Engineering$136,458
$68,354 0 yr
$83,223 < 2 yrs
$97,546 2-4 yrs
$114,254 5-8 yrs
$136,458 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Project Manager/Engineer - Civil Engineerings

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • Cornersville: $82,489
  • Lexington: $80,903
  • Iron City: $78,081

Project Manager/Engineer - Civil Engineering Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Project Manager/Engineer - Civil Engineering roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 45% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Financial Services and Software & Networking sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Project Manager/Engineer - Civil Engineering positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Project Manager/Engineer - Civil Engineering as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Project Manager/Engineer - Civil Engineering

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services$100,711$48.020%
Software & Networking$100,711$48.020%
Biotechnology$96,514$46.015%
Internet$96,514$46.015%
Energy & Utilities$92,318$44.010%

Project Manager/Engineer - Civil Engineering Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Project Manager/Engineer - Civil Engineering's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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Last Updated on August 01, 2026
$77,376
Average $83,925/year
$93,480
$6,448
Average $6,994/month
$7,790
$1,488
Average $1,614/week
$1,798
$37
Average $40/hour
$45
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $93,480 $7,790 $1,798 $45
Average $83,925 $6,994 $1,614 $40
25th Percentile $77,376 $6,448 $1,488 $37

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