SOC 19-4051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Nuclear Technicians — Knoxville
Knoxville, TN
Median pay in Knoxville, TN is $78,850 a year, 28.5% under the national median of $110,240 for this occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay in Knoxville, TN is $78,850 a year, 28.5% under the national median of $110,240 for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $78,850 and $81,140. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $67,870 and the ninetieth at $94,190.
The area has 60 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.1 of every thousand jobs. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 111th of 536 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $67,870 | −38.4% |
| 25th | $78,850 | −28.5% |
| Median (50th) | $78,850 | −28.5% |
| 75th | $81,140 | −26.4% |
| 90th | $94,190 | −14.6% |
| Mean | $85,800 | −22.2% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Knoxville run 8.1% below the national average, so the median of $78,850 goes as far as $85,800 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 22.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$78,850as reported by BLSLocal price level
91.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$85,800US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $78,850 a year, 28.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $67,870 to $94,190 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 60 jobs in this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Nuclear Technicians in Knoxville, TN?
The median annual wage is $78,850, or $37.91 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $110,240, so pay in Knoxville, TN is 28.5% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Knoxville, TN earns more than $94,190 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $67,870 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 60 jobs in this occupation in Knoxville, TN. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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