2024 wage data not published for nuclear engineers in Tennessee
The Bureau of Labor Statistics suppresses wage estimates when the surveyed cell has too few employers to publish a figure without revealing individual firm pay. The privacy redaction happens upstream, before the data reaches us.
BLS still reports an estimated 480 workers in this role in Tennessee in 2024.
Use national figures and adjacent states below as a reference, or check BLS confidentiality rules for context.
Salary distribution
Where Tennessee nuclear engineers fall on the wage curve.
Distribution not available
The Bureau of Labor Statistics suppresses wage percentiles for this occupation and state when the surveyed cell has too few employers to publish without revealing individual firm pay. National figures and adjacent states below remain a useful reference.
Nuclear Engineers in Tennessee: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 9 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $138,768. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.
By DOL wage level
DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.
| Level | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|
| Level I — entry | 2 | $84,158 |
| Level II — qualified | 5 | $143,691 |
| Level III — experienced | 1 | $146,164 |
Top employers filing for this role
Companies with the most certified filings for Nuclear Engineers in Tennessee. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.
| Employer | Most-filed title | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| UT-BATTELLE, LLC (OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LABORATORY) | R&D Assoc Staff - Used Fuel & Nuclear Material Disposition | 8 | $141,230 |
| THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE | Post-Doctoral Research Associate | 1 | $75,000 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- R&D Assoc Staff - Used Fuel & Nuclear Material Disposition at UT-BATTELLE, LLC (OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LABORATORY)$138,768Oak RidgeDecided Nov 14, 2025I-200-25309-378122
- Post-Doctoral Research Associate at THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE$75,000KnoxvilleWage Level IDecided Jul 8, 2025I-200-25181-142615
- Postdoc Research Assoc-Computational Liquid Metal Fluids Eng at UT-BATTELLE, LLC (OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LABORATORY)$93,315Oak RidgeWage Level IDecided Jul 8, 2025I-200-25181-140371
- Eugene Wigner Distinguished Fellow at UT-BATTELLE, LLC (OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LABORATORY)$143,691Oak RidgeWage Level IIDecided May 19, 2025I-200-25132-964999
- Blanket, Fuel Cycle, & Fusion Engineering - R&D Staff at UT-BATTELLE, LLC (OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LABORATORY)$146,988Oak RidgeWage Level IIDecided Apr 16, 2025I-200-25099-847798
- Research Scientist, Nuclear Engineering Data Analytics at UT-BATTELLE, LLC (OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LABORATORY)$146,164Oak RidgeWage Level IIIDecided Mar 17, 2025I-200-25069-762645
- Assoc R&D Staff - Thermal Hydraulics, Modeling & Simulation at UT-BATTELLE, LLC (OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LABORATORY)$130,008Oak RidgeWage Level IIDecided Mar 11, 2025I-200-25063-743572
- Nuclear Criticality Safety - R&D Staff at UT-BATTELLE, LLC (OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LABORATORY)$167,694Oak RidgeWage Level IIDecided Feb 10, 2025I-200-25034-662323
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.
Nuclear Engineers pay by experience level in Tennessee
Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.
Nuclear Engineers in Tennessee, by industry
Median offered wage across 9 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Professional services leads with a median of $141,230.
| Industry | Largest employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional services | UT-BATTELLE, LLC (OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LABORATORY) | 8 | $141,230 |
| Education | THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE | 1 | $75,000 |
Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.
Wage trend
Median annual wage in Tennessee over the past 2 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2024 dollars.
Typical entry
Education
Bachelor's degree
Experience
None
On-the-job training
None
Top skills (O*NET)
- 4.8 / 5
Engineering and Technology
Knowledge
- 4.5 / 5
Mathematics
Knowledge
- 4.5 / 5
Problem Sensitivity
Ability
- 4.5 / 5
Physics
Knowledge
- 4.1 / 5
Science
Basic skill
- 4.1 / 5
Written Comprehension
Ability
- 4.1 / 5
Oral Expression
Ability
- 4.1 / 5
Oral Comprehension
Ability
Common tasks (O*NET)
- 01
Initiate corrective actions or order plant shutdowns in emergency situations.
- 02
Monitor nuclear facility operations to identify any design, construction, or operation practices that violate safety regulations and laws or could jeopardize safe operations.
- 03
Design or develop nuclear equipment, such as reactor cores, radiation shielding, or associated instrumentation or control mechanisms.
- 04
Examine accidents to obtain data for use in design of preventive measures.
- 05
Direct operating or maintenance activities of nuclear power plants to ensure efficiency and conformity to safety standards.
- 06
Recommend preventive measures to be taken in the handling of nuclear technology, based on data obtained from operations monitoring or from evaluation of test results.
- 07
Write operational instructions to be used in nuclear plant operation or nuclear fuel or waste handling and disposal.
- 08
Conduct environmental studies on topics such as nuclear power generation, nuclear waste disposal, or nuclear weapon deployment.
10-year outlook
Growth 2024 → 2034
-0.6%
Projected annual openings
—
BLS outlook
Slower than average
Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034 cycle.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Nuclear Engineers a growing field?
- BLS Employment Projections show employment declining by -0.6% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
- What education is required for Nuclear Engineers?
- BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.