DOL Median (Tennessee)
$93,930
vs National
-0.9%
National: $94,759BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$104,020
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$93,930
-0.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$94,759
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Nuclear Engineers in Tennessee earns $93,930 in nominal terms, which is 0.9% below the national average of $94,759. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $104,020 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Tennessee
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| National Resource Management, LLC | $114,000 | 7 |
| UT-BATTELLE, LLC (OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LABORATORY) | $98,508 | 51 |
| Tetra Tech Inc. | $89,440 | 1 |
| OAK RIDGE ASSOCIATED UNIVERSITIES | $66,903 | 15 |
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How much does a Nuclear Engineers make in Tennessee?
The median Nuclear Engineers salary in Tennessee is $93,930 based on 46 DOL filings.
Is Tennessee a good place to work as a Nuclear Engineers?
A Nuclear Engineers in Tennessee earns 0.9% less than the national median of $94,759, or $104,020 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.