Nuclear Engineer Salary in United States
Nuclear Engineer Salary in Knoxville
Based on 608 job listings - Knoxville, United States 2026
Average salary
$98,837 - $151,301
Median salary
$100,019 - $152,807
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentile$69K
25th percentile$77K
Median$100K
75th percentile$118K
90th percentile$121K
50% of professionals earn between $76,955 - $118,023 USD
The median salary is $100,019
Compare with national average
Knoxville
Average salary
98,837 - 151,301
Median salary
100,019 - 152,807
608 job openings
United States
Average salary
100,000 - 121,900
Median salary
100,000 - 121,900
54,385 job openings
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Augusta237 job openings
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The average salary for a Nuclear Engineer in Knoxville, United States is USD 98,837 - USD 151,301 per year in 2026, based on 608 job listings.
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