Cleveland engineer salary
EstimateUpdated March 2025
What engineers earn in the Cleveland, TN metro, with a full breakdown by role.
Typical pay
$95,989
Cleveland
Top earners
$136,539
Higher end
vs national
-20% vs national
U.S. $120,395
State
TN
Tennessee
Engineers in the Cleveland, TN metro earn an estimated $95,989, -20% vs national, with top earners near $136,539. See the full breakdown by role below, or estimate your own total compensation — the number sharpens as local engineers contribute.
Engineering pay by role in Cleveland
Estimated pay for each discipline in Cleveland. Filter the list or open a role for the full picture.
| Engineering role | Pay band (10th–90th) | Median | 90th pct | Data | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $107,960 | $152,600 | Verified | ||
| Engineering Manager Architecture & Engineering | $105,800 | $150,050 | Verified | ||
| Software Engineer Software & Technology | $98,800 | $162,810 | Verified | ||
| Data Engineer Emerging | $98,800 | $162,810 | Estimate | ||
| AI Engineer Emerging | $98,800 | $162,810 | Estimate | ||
| Machine Learning Engineer Emerging | $98,800 | $162,810 | Estimate | ||
| Cloud Engineer Emerging | $98,800 | $162,810 | Estimate | ||
| DevOps Engineer Emerging | $98,800 | $162,810 | Estimate | ||
| Industrial Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $96,710 | $120,840 | Verified | ||
| Civil Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $81,870 | $128,290 | Verified |
- Verified
Electrical Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$107,960
90th
$152,600
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Engineering Manager
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$105,800
90th
$150,050
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Software Engineer
Software & Technology
Median
$98,800
90th
$162,810
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Data Engineer
Emerging
Median
$98,800
90th
$162,810
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AI Engineer
Emerging
Median
$98,800
90th
$162,810
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Machine Learning Engineer
Emerging
Median
$98,800
90th
$162,810
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Cloud Engineer
Emerging
Median
$98,800
90th
$162,810
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DevOps Engineer
Emerging
Median
$98,800
90th
$162,810
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Industrial Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$96,710
90th
$120,840
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Civil Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$81,870
90th
$128,290
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What affects engineering pay in Cleveland
- ▹Local market. Cleveland pay runs -20% vs national for the typical engineer, usually above the Tennessee statewide estimate.
- ▹Industry concentration.A metro's dominant employers (tech, defense, energy, healthcare) shift which engineering disciplines command a premium locally.
- ▹Experience & specialization. Seniority and in-demand skills swing pay well beyond the metro median — see the role table above and the calculator.
- ▹Remote work.Remote offers may anchor to a company's HQ market rather than Cleveland, raising or lowering local pay.
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Engineer salaries in Cleveland — FAQ
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Source details
BLS publishes no single "engineer" occupation. This blends the published medians of 4 engineering occupations in Cleveland, TN, weighted by local employment (350 jobs).
Benchmarks come from published government wage data via BLS OEWS. Local and emerging-role figures are labeled estimates. Full methodology →