Electronics Engineers, Except Computer Salary in Knoxville, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Knoxville, TN

Median annual salary $101,500 -20.4% vs national
Median hourly $48.80
10th percentile $79,050
90th percentile $150,160
Employed locally 100
National median $127,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $79,050
    25th
    $89,780
    50th (median)
    $101,500
    75th
    $131,710
    90th
    $150,160

    Knoxville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,734 2023 • Census ACS
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer salary vs area income 146% Median Electronics Engineers, Except Computer salary is 46% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Electronics Engineers, Except Computer

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $195,970
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $185,200
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $179,050
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $169,090
    District of Columbia $161,570
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $160,180

    Nearby metros — Electronics Engineers, Except Computer salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $135,740
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $114,550
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $104,050
    Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $103,330

    Related occupations in Knoxville, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $98,230
    Engineers, All Other $100,490
    Civil Engineers $99,810
    Mechanical Engineers $95,710
    Electrical Engineers $110,890
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $58,410

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electronics Engineers, Except Computer make per hour in Knoxville?

    The median hourly wage for Electronics Engineers, Except Computer in Knoxville, TN is $48.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.18 or more per hour.

    Is Knoxville above or below average for Electronics Engineers, Except Computer salaries?

    The median Electronics Engineers, Except Computer salary in Knoxville, TN is 20.4% below the national median of $127,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Electronics Engineers, Except Computer in Knoxville?

    Entry-level Electronics Engineers, Except Computer (10th percentile) earn around $79,050 per year in Knoxville, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $89,780.