Electrical Engineers pay range in Memphis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $77,500 a year or less, while the top 10% make $171,430 or more. The middle half of electrical engineers in Memphis earn between $91,800 and $132,270.
- $78K10th
- $92K25th
- $113KMedian
- $132K75th
- $171K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $119,170 | $9,931 | $57.29 |
| Median | $112,870 | $9,406 | $54.26 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $91,800 | $7,650 | $44.13 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $132,270 | $11,022 | $63.59 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Electrical Engineers pay in Memphis vs. Tennessee and the U.S.
Electrical engineers in Memphis earn 4% more than the Tennessee average ($114,680) and 5% less than the U.S. average ($125,100). At the median the gap is -6% against the U.S. median of $120,630.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | $119,170 | $112,870 | $77,500 | $171,430 | 250 |
| Tennessee | $114,680 | $104,450 | $73,850 | $166,210 | 2,830 |
| United States | $125,100 | $120,630 | $76,550 | $184,300 | 198,750 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Electrical Engineers salary after taxes in Memphis
On the average salary of $119,170, a single filer in Memphis takes home about $92,666 a year, or $7,722 a month and $3,564 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
The Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in TN | $92,666 | $7,722 |
| Working in MS | $88,631 | $7,386 |
| Working in AR | $88,457 | $7,371 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Memphis a good place for electrical engineers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Memphis area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.2), so the average $119,170 buys what about $129,281 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Memphis ($46,890). A typical home costs $247,229, or 2.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Electrical Engineers salary in other Tennessee cities
Memphis ranks 3rd of 10 Tennessee metro areas for this job; Chattanooga pays the most ($120,130).
- Chattanooga$120,130
- Johnson City$119,410
- Memphis$119,170
- Knoxville$115,020
- Nashville$111,240
- Jackson$107,950
- Cleveland$107,540
- Kingsport$107,200
- Morristown$106,480
- Clarksville$99,810
Highest-paying cities for electrical engineers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($189,370).
- San Jose, CA$189,370
- San Francisco, CA$162,170
- Albuquerque, NM$158,230
- Austin, TX$157,930
- Manchester, NH$149,130
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Electrical Engineers salary in Memphis: questions
How much do electrical engineers make an hour in Memphis?
$57.30 an hour on average, and $54.27 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level electrical engineers salary in Memphis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $77,500 a year and the 25th percentile is $91,800, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the electrical engineers take-home pay in Memphis?
About $92,666 a year ($7,722 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $119,170. Tennessee has no state income tax.
Do electrical engineers earn more in Memphis than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% less than the U.S. average for this job ($125,100).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 17-2071; area Memphis, TN-MS-AR (32820). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.2%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.31, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.31).
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