What is the highest and lowest pay for Metallurgical Engineer?

As of December 01, 2024, the average annual pay of Metallurgical Engineer in Knoxville, TN is $81,310. While Salary.com is seeing that the highest pay for Metallurgical Engineer in Knoxville, TN can go up to $94,685 and the lowest down to $69,468, but most earn between $75,112 and $88,311. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Metallurgical Engineer in the United States.

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What is a Metallurgical Engineer?

A Metallurgical Engineer is responsible for studying the properties and behavior of metals and alloys to develop new materials and improve existing ones. They work with metals in various forms, such as ores, ingots, and powders, and use their knowledge of chemistry, physics, and engineering principles to design and implement processes for extracting, refining, and shaping metals. They also conduct tests and experiments to analyze the structure and properties of metals, and develop and implement quality control procedures to ensure that materials meet industry standards. Additionally, metallurgical engineers may also be involved in troubleshooting production issues, developing new manufacturing techniques, and researching and developing new applications for metal materials.

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What is the average salary for Metallurgical Engineer in 2024?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Metallurgical Engineer in Knoxville, TN. The base salary for Metallurgical Engineer ranges from $75,112 to $88,311 with the average base salary of $81,310. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $77,268 to $92,089 with the average total cash compensation of $84,067.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $81,310 $75,112 - $88,311
Bonus $2,758 $2,157 - $3,778
Total Pay $84,067 $77,268 - $92,089
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Knoxville, TN
CITY, STATE Asheville, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $75,294 - $88,526 COMPARE TO Knoxville, TN
CITY, STATE Johnson City, TN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $71,290 - $83,817 COMPARE TO Knoxville, TN
CITY, STATE Kingsport, TN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $71,557 - $84,131 COMPARE TO Knoxville, TN
CITY, STATE Chattanooga, TN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $73,849 - $86,827 COMPARE TO Knoxville, TN
CITY, STATE Greenville, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $77,397 - $90,998 COMPARE TO Knoxville, TN
CITY, STATE Richmond, KY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $76,055 - $89,420 COMPARE TO Knoxville, TN
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Entry Metallurgical Engineer LOCATION Knoxville, TN MINIMUM SALARY $68,650 MAXIMUM SALARY $85,600
JOB TITLE Engineer, Experienced - Metallurgical LOCATION Knoxville, TN MINIMUM SALARY $80,440 MAXIMUM SALARY $98,300
JOB TITLE Intermediate Metallurgical Engineer LOCATION Knoxville, TN MINIMUM SALARY $80,490 MAXIMUM SALARY $98,290
JOB TITLE Senior Metallurgical Engineer LOCATION Knoxville, TN MINIMUM SALARY $96,860 MAXIMUM SALARY $117,080
JOB TITLE Engineer, Specialist - Metallurgical LOCATION Knoxville, TN MINIMUM SALARY $100,350 MAXIMUM SALARY $124,460
JOB TITLE Engineer, Lead/Master - Metallurgical LOCATION Knoxville, TN MINIMUM SALARY $108,400 MAXIMUM SALARY $137,320
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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

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