As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for data engineer entry level in Alcoa, TN is $78,698, equivalent to $38 per hour, $1,513 weekly, or $6,558 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for data engineer entry level in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for data engineer entry level in Alcoa, TN vary widely, spanning from $67,097 to $89,154. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($72,626) and 75th percentile ($84,171), while top earners (90th percentile) make $89,154 per year. This $11,545 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Carpentry, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Alcoa data engineer entry level often earn 1.8% lower than national averages. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
data engineer entry level Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile data engineer entry level Salary $67,097 Alcoa, TN November 01, 2026
25th Percentile data engineer entry level Salary $72,626 Alcoa, TN November 01, 2026
50th Percentile data engineer entry level Salary $78,698 Alcoa, TN November 01, 2026
75th Percentile data engineer entry level Salary $84,171 Alcoa, TN November 01, 2026
90th Percentile data engineer entry level Salary $89,154 Alcoa, TN November 01, 2026
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An entry-level data engineer typically earns a salary that ranges from $60,000 to $90,000 annually, depending on factors such as location, company size, and industry. Responsibilities include designing, building, and maintaining data pipelines, ensuring data quality, and collaborating with data scientists and analysts to support data-driven decision-making. Proficiency in programming languages like Python or Java, familiarity with SQL, and knowledge of data warehousing solutions are often required. Entry-level positions may also involve learning about cloud platforms and big data technologies....

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  1. This Job:

    data engineer entry level

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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About Alcoa, Tennessee    Alcoa is a city in Blount County, Tennessee, United States, south of Knoxville. Its population was 10,228 at the 2017 census. It is part of the Knoxvi....More

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

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