How much does a Physics Engineer make in Knoxville, TN?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Physics Engineer in Knoxville, TN is $61,861. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $53,411 to a high of $72,361, with most professionals earning between $57,438 and $67,357.

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Physics Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Physics Engineer Salary $53,411 Knoxville,TN April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Physics Engineer Salary $57,438 Knoxville,TN April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Physics Engineer Salary $61,861 Knoxville,TN April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Physics Engineer Salary $67,357 Knoxville,TN April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Physics Engineer Salary $72,361 Knoxville,TN April 01, 2025
25% $57,438 10% $53,411 90% $72,361 75% $67,357 $61,861 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Physics Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Materials Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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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 Physics Engineer in Knoxville, TN. The base salary for Physics Engineer ranges from $57,438 to $67,357 with the average base salary of $61,861. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $57,438 to $67,357 with the average total cash compensation of $61,861.

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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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