Nuclear Engineers Salary in Tennessee
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 2 metro areas • Tennessee
Nuclear Engineers in Tennessee earn a median salary of $156,215 per year on average across 2 metro and nonmetro areas, +22.5% vs the national median of $127,520. An estimated 310 nuclear engineers are employed across Tennessee, with salaries ranging from $138,050 to $174,380 depending on location.
$156,215
Avg median salary in Tennessee
$174,380
Highest paying metro
$138,050
Lowest paying metro
310
Employed in Tennessee
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Nuclear Engineers salaries by city in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knoxville, TN | $174,380 | $93,980 | — | 200 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $138,050 | $114,100 | $163,050 | 110 |