Software developers in Knoxville, TN earn a median salary of $121,750, which is 10.5% below the national median of $135,980. The lower figure may reflect differences in cost of living, industry mix, or the types of employers in the area.

All Tech Salaries in Knoxville, TN

Role	Median	P25	P75	Employment
Nuclear Engineers	$179,660	$119,420	$247,960	240
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors	$129,840	$80,480	$148,390	50
Software Developers	$121,750	$85,080	$144,990	2,390
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$118,020	$97,820	$145,180	80
Computer Network Architects	$117,480	$96,520	$131,590	480
Electrical Engineers	$108,590	$84,220	$132,960	630
Aerospace Engineers	$107,100	$85,050	$166,060	90
Information Security Analysts	$102,210	$66,990	$132,610	480
Database Architects	$101,090	$73,440	$134,150	80
Engineers, All Other	$99,650	$75,370	$127,750	940
Mechanical Engineers	$99,070	$78,790	$126,880	760
Civil Engineers	$96,320	$76,230	$127,540	1,110
Industrial Engineers	$95,750	$81,660	$109,230	960
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval	$94,310	$74,000	$118,450	380
Data Scientists	$92,640	$78,770	$128,510	320
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$91,440	$70,500	$97,050	250
Network and Computer Systems Administrators	$87,400	$77,320	$103,070	880
Environmental Engineers	$86,550	$62,630	$134,260	190
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$85,970	$75,230	$96,380	220
Computer Systems Analysts	$85,730	$69,990	$102,200	1,210
Materials Engineers	$83,240	$74,490	$119,370	80
Web Developers	$80,710	$62,820	$114,440	200
Computer Network Support Specialists	$76,820	$59,340	$90,910	350
Electrical and Electronics Drafters	$74,390	$71,240	$80,600	80
Surveyors	$74,100	$61,510	$89,680	140
Architectural and Civil Drafters	$72,180	$63,780	$94,990	250
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$67,060	$54,690	$84,610	290
Computer Occupations, All Other	$66,960	$49,070	$92,110	1,370
Computer Programmers	$66,760	$48,010	$78,870	110
Mechanical Drafters	$64,730	$49,920	$76,690	170
Web and Digital Interface Designers	$60,720	$43,850	$85,330	240
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$60,580	$45,900	$69,470	350
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$56,310	$46,320	$74,590	180
Computer User Support Specialists	$53,350	$47,100	$63,400	1,440
Surveying and Mapping Technicians	$50,010	$46,340	$67,000	190
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$48,830	$48,830	$62,960	490
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other	$45,670	$42,960	$63,840	150
Drafters, All Other	$34,620	$21,190	$61,040	140

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest paying tech jobs in Knoxville, TN?

The highest paying tech jobs in Knoxville, TN are Nuclear Engineers ($179,660 median), Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors ($129,840 median), Software Developers ($121,750 median). These figures are from the Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2025 OEWS data.

How much do software engineers make in Knoxville, TN?

Software developers in Knoxville, TN earn a median salary of $121,750, with salaries ranging from $85,080 at the 25th percentile to $144,990 at the 75th percentile. Approximately 2,390 software developers are employed in the area.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025 OEWS. This data reflects occupational employment and wage estimates and may not capture total compensation including equity, bonuses, or benefits.