DOL Median (Tennessee)
$83,016
vs National
+8.5%
National: $76,512BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$91,934
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$83,016
+8.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$76,512
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Nuclear Technicians in Tennessee earns $83,016 in nominal terms, which is 8.5% above the national average of $76,512. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $91,934 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 |
|---|---|---|
| UT-BATTELLE, LLC (OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LABORATORY) | $83,016 | 5 |
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Boston, MA · $135,000Oak Ridge, TN · $83,016Charlottesville, VA · $70,000New York, NY · $66,270Cinnaminson, NJ · $49,712Top-Paying Roles in Tennessee
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How much does a Nuclear Technicians make in Tennessee?
The median Nuclear Technicians salary in Tennessee is $83,016 based on 4 DOL filings.
Is Tennessee a good place to work as a Nuclear Technicians?
A Nuclear Technicians in Tennessee earns 8.5% more than the national median of $76,512, or $91,934 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.