Software Developers salary
in Knoxville, TN
Software Developers in the Knoxville, TN metro earn a median of $121,750 a year, based on BLS estimates for 2,390 jobs (May 2025). That is 10% below the U.S. median of $135,980 and 1% below the TN statewide median of $122,430. It ranks #179 of 339 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE2,390 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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SOFTWARE DEVELOPERS PAY IN OTHER TN METROS
- Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TNmedian $126,610
- Memphis, TN-MS-ARmedian $125,580
- North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan areamedian $120,020
- South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan areamedian $120,010
- Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VAmedian $115,310
- Chattanooga, TN-GAmedian $106,750
- Johnson City, TNmedian $103,320
- Clarksville, TN-KYmedian $96,650
Questions
What is the average Software Developers salary in Knoxville?
The BLS median is $121,750 a year (May 2025). Half of the 2,390 jobs pay between $85,080 and $144,990. The 10th percentile is $68,880 and the 90th is $161,870.
Is Knoxville a high-paying metro for Software Developers?
That is 10% below the U.S. median of $135,980 and 1% below the TN statewide median of $122,430. It ranks #179 of 339 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.