Entry Level Petroleum Engineer in Knoxville, TN
Average salary $91,600 · from 1 active job market data points · Updated Apr 21, 2026
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$60k–$80k
Purchasing Power
167
67% more purchasing power than the US average
Market Demand
-91%
91% fewer open roles than the national average
Career Growth
+75%
75% salary range from median to senior level
Talent Scarcity
6.7/10
6.7/10 scarcity leverage — high talent-to-demand ratio
Skills That Drive Each Salary Tier — Petroleum Engineer in Knoxville
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Career intelligence for Entry Level Petroleum Engineer in Knoxville, TN. Data sourced from live job postings
and Bureau of Labor Statistics regional data. Updated daily.
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