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How much does a computer make in Knoxville?

$39,250a year

Median yearly pay for computers in the Knoxville, TN metro area. That is $18.87 an hour or $3,271 a month.

Hourly
$18.87
Vs. national median
-18%
Rank among cities
193 of 222
Jobs in the area
200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,870Median: $39,250Highest 10%: $60,020
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,870$17.25
25th$36,850$17.72
Median$39,250$18.87
75th$49,990$24.03
90th$60,020$28.86

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for computers.

Chattanooga, TN$44,850
Memphis, TN$43,740
Nashville, TN$41,950
Computer salary in Tennessee Computer salary in all states

Related jobs in Knoxville

Same field, median yearly pay.

Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer$99,780
Electrical and Electronics Repairer$94,790
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairer$85,100
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$75,930
Industrial Machinery Mechanic$69,140
Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician$67,300
Maintenance Worker$62,460
Millwright$61,820
Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$61,580
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$61,500
Salaries for every job in Knoxville, TN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a computer make an hour in Knoxville?

The median hourly pay in the Knoxville, TN metro area is $18.87 ($39,250 a year).

Do computers make more in Knoxville than the national average?

No: $39,250 against $47,810 nationally, 18% less.

How does Knoxville compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $42,330, so Knoxville pays 7% less.

Where does Knoxville rank for computer pay?

193 of 222 metro areas with data.

How much does a computer make starting out in Knoxville?

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,870 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,020 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.