As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Refrigeration Engineer in Memphis, TN is $55,312, equivalent to $27 per hour, $1,064 weekly, or $4,609 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Refrigeration Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Refrigeration Engineer in Memphis, TN vary widely, spanning from $43,306 to $62,713. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($49,027) and 75th percentile ($59,186), while top earners (90th percentile) make $62,713 per year. This $10,159 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Troubleshooting or Project Commissioning, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

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

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Refrigeration Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Refrigeration Engineer Salary $43,306 Memphis, TN November 01, 2026
25th Percentile Refrigeration Engineer Salary $49,027 Memphis, TN November 01, 2026
50th Percentile Refrigeration Engineer Salary $55,312 Memphis, TN November 01, 2026
75th Percentile Refrigeration Engineer Salary $59,186 Memphis, TN November 01, 2026
90th Percentile Refrigeration Engineer Salary $62,713 Memphis, TN November 01, 2026
25% $49,027 10% $43,306 90% $62,713 75% $59,186 $55,312 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Refrigeration 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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