How Much Does a Hydraulic Engineer Make in Memphis, TN ? (2026 Salary Guide)

Hydraulic Engineer Salary in Memphis, TN

As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Hydraulic Engineer in Memphis, TN is $56,359, equivalent to $27 per hour, $1,084 weekly, or $4,697 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Hydraulic Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Hydraulic Engineer in Memphis, TN vary widely, spanning from $42,923 to $70,853. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($49,326) and 75th percentile ($63,946), while top earners (90th percentile) make $70,853 per year. This $14,620 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Schematic, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Memphis Hydraulic Engineer often earn 0.1% lower than national averages. However, Memphis currently ranks 621 statewide for Hydraulic Engineer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like MFG Durable to offset market challenges.

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10th Percentile Hydraulic Engineer Salary $42,923 Memphis, TN June 01, 2026
25th Percentile Hydraulic Engineer Salary $49,326 Memphis, TN June 01, 2026
50th Percentile Hydraulic Engineer Salary $56,359 Memphis, TN June 01, 2026
75th Percentile Hydraulic Engineer Salary $63,946 Memphis, TN June 01, 2026
90th Percentile Hydraulic Engineer Salary $70,853 Memphis, TN June 01, 2026
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What is a Hydraulic Engineer ?

Hydraulic engineering as a sub-discipline of civil engineering is concerned with the flow and conveyance of fluids, principally water and sewage. One feature of these systems is the extensive use of gravity as the motive force to cause the movement of the fluids. This area of civil engineering is intimately related to the design of bridges, dams, channels, canals, and levees, and to both sanitary and environmental engineering. Hydraulic engineering is the application of the principles of fluid mechanics to problems dealing with the collection, storage, control, transport, regulation, measurem...

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    Hydraulic Engineer

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    1 - 3 years experience
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About Memphis, Tennessee    Memphis is a city located along the Mississippi River in southwestern Shelby County, Tennessee, United States. The 2017 city population was 652,236, m....More

Memphis, Tennessee  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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