Plant Breeder Salary in Knoxville, Tennessee

Plant Breeder Salary in Knoxville, TN

How much does a Plant Breeder make in Knoxville, TN?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Plant Breeder in Knoxville, TN is $68,035. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $62,416 to $75,406, with most professionals earning between $57,301 and $82,117.

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10th Percentile Plant Breeder Salary $57,301 Knoxville,TN April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Plant Breeder Salary $62,416 Knoxville,TN April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Plant Breeder Salary $68,035 Knoxville,TN April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Plant Breeder Salary $75,406 Knoxville,TN April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Plant Breeder Salary $82,117 Knoxville,TN April 01, 2025
25% $62,416 10% $57,301 90% $82,117 75% $75,406 $68,035 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Plant Breeder

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Groundskeeper, Sr.

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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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 Plant Breeder in Knoxville, TN. The base salary for Plant Breeder ranges from $62,416 to $75,406 with the average base salary of $68,035. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $62,416 to $75,406 with the average total cash compensation of $68,035.
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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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