Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Tennessee | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $88,100 | $98,482 | -11% |
| Median hourly wage | $42.36 | $47.35 | -11% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $95,865.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Network Engineer in Tennessee is $88,100, or about $42.36 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Network Engineers is $98,482. Tennessee is -11% below the national median.
Entry-level network engineers in Tennessee typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 5,070 network engineer jobs on record and a median salary of $88,100, Tennessee offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.