salary$96,320 a year$46 an hour · median pay in the Knoxville, TN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$63,860per year
Top pay (top 10%)$160,350per year
Jobs in the area1,110people work this job
Can a civil engineer afford Knoxville?
Cheap. Rent of $1,544 a month takes 19.2% of the median civil engineer salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a civil engineer make in Knoxville, TN?
The median pay for a civil engineer in the Knoxville, TN area is $96,320 a year ($46 an hour). Most earn between $63,860 and $160,350.
Can a civil engineer afford to live in Knoxville?
Typical rent of $1,544 a month takes 19.2% of the median civil engineer salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Knoxville, TN metro area.