salary$98,650 a year$47 an hour · median pay in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$66,440per year
Top pay (top 10%)$160,800per year
Jobs in the area2,090people work this job
Can a civil engineer afford Nashville?
OK. Rent of $1,881 a month takes 22.9% 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 Nashville, TN?
The median pay for a civil engineer in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN area is $98,650 a year ($47 an hour). Most earn between $66,440 and $160,800.
Can a civil engineer afford to live in Nashville?
Typical rent of $1,881 a month takes 22.9% of the median civil engineer salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area.