Assistant Optical Engineer Salary in Knoxville, Tennessee

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How much does an Assistant Optical Engineer make in Knoxville, TN? The average Assistant Optical Engineer salary in Knoxville, TN is $84,086 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $77,824 and $91,308. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Network Engineer III, Optical Network Operations
SPECTRUM - GREENWOOD VILLAGE , CO
Are you a tech-savvy problem solver looking to grow their engineering career. Are you capable of demonstrating creative and analytical thinking. Are you interes
- 4 days ago
Network Engineer III, Optical Network Operations
SPECTRUM - CHARLOTTE , NC
Are you a tech-savvy problem solver looking to grow their engineering career. Are you capable of demonstrating creative and analytical thinking. Are you interes
- 4 days ago
Optical Engineer with Security Clearance
Draper - CAMBRIDGE , MA
Overview: Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important n
- 4 days ago
Optical Engineer with Security Clearance
SAIC - RESTON , VA
Description SAIC has an immediate opening for an Electrical Engineer with a strong background in Optical Engineering, Fiber Optics, and Telecommunications. The
- 4 days ago
Optical Engineer, Senior with Security Clearance
Booz Allen Hamilton - KING GEORGE , VA
Job Number: R0217344 Optical Engineer, Senior The Opportunity: What if you could use your engineering skills to transform the U.S. Navy's directed energy portfo
- 4 days ago
Principal Optical Engineer with Security Clearance
Draper - CAMBRIDGE , MA
Overview: Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important n
- 4 days ago

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Assistant Optical Engineer in Knoxville, TN. The base salary for Assistant Optical Engineer ranges from $77,824 to $91,308 with the average base salary of $84,086. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $80,129 to $95,740 with the average total cash compensation of $87,050.

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About Knoxville, Tennessee    Knoxville is a city in the U.S. state of Tennessee, and the county seat of Knox County. The city had an estimated population of 186,239 in 2016 and a ....More

Knoxville, Tennessee  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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