Senior Construction Engineer Salary in Memphis, TN

How much does a Senior Construction Engineer make in Memphis, TN?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Senior Construction Engineer in Memphis, TN is $108,376. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $86,513 to a high of $133,978, with most professionals earning between $96,932 and $121,777.

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Reviews and interprets drawings and specifications to determine if information is adequate for successful completion of construction, maintains dialogue with design engineering to assure designs are delivered effectively and constructible/maintainable.

September 01, 2022

Participates in obtaining any required permits/clearances, lockouts, and work authorizations prior to commencing work on site.

January 28, 2023

Development of relationships with peers in the local engineering and construction communities through participation in local professional organizations such as the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Associated General Contractors (AGC), and American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC).

March 02, 2023

Provide review of projects requiring complex and innovative investigation techniques and supervise the analysis and formulation of recommendations in written reports to clients.

March 10, 2023

Demonstrated ability to lead and positively motivate cross-functional teams of engineers, construction managers, contractors and consulting employees to successful completion of such projects.

March 25, 2023

Prepare schematic designs, Construction Documents and specifications in compliance with project program and building design.

March 26, 2023

Assist in establishing Contractor Safety short and long-term strategies, ensuring program effectiveness through continuous improvement of processes such as but not limited to, contractor prequalification, site compliance inspections, program evaluations, and process simplifications.

April 17, 2023

Performs responsible administrative and advanced engineering work in planning, permitting, reviewing and coordinating engineering activities with high degree of independent professional judgment.

May 01, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Senior Construction Engineer in Memphis, TN

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

96932

121777

108376

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

98164

126407

110438

What is the average salary for Senior Construction Engineer in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Senior Construction Engineer in Memphis, TN. The base salary for Senior Construction Engineer ranges from $96,932 to $121,777 with the average base salary of $108,376. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $98,164 to $126,407 with the average total cash compensation of $110,438.

View Average Salary for Senior Construction Engineer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$108,376	$96,932 - $121,777
Bonus	$2,062	$1,232 - $4,630
Total Pay	$110,438	$98,164 - $126,407

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Senior Construction Engineer Salary Near Memphis, TN

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Memphis, TN
CITY, STATE Germantown, TN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $95,626 - $120,136	COMPARE TO Memphis, TN
CITY, STATE Southaven, MS	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $95,722 - $120,256	COMPARE TO Memphis, TN
CITY, STATE Olive Branch, MS	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $95,481 - $119,954	COMPARE TO Memphis, TN
CITY, STATE Jonesboro, AR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $95,143 - $119,529	COMPARE TO Memphis, TN
CITY, STATE Jackson, TN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $95,143 - $119,529	COMPARE TO Memphis, TN
CITY, STATE Tupelo, MS	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,270 - $109,638	COMPARE TO Memphis, TN

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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, making Memphis the largest city on the Mississippi River, second-largest city in Tennessee, as well as the 25th largest city in the United States. Greater Memphis is the 42nd largest metropolitan area in the United States, with a population of 1,348,260 in 2017. The city is the anchor of West Tennessee and the greater Mid-South region, which includes portions of neighboring Arkansas and Mississippi. Memphis is the seat of Shelby County, the most p...

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