Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations Salary in Tennessee
Ranked #29 of 51 · TN
12% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $83,260 ≈ $40/hr
Median annual salary $76,400
Employment 22,100
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $46,890P25 $57,400 Median $76,400P75 $100,420P90 $131,060
About 80% of life, physical, and social science occupationss in Tennessee earn between $46,890 and $131,060. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean life, physical, and social science occupations salary in Tennessee is $83,260, about 12% below the U.S. average ($94,600). That works out to roughly $40/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $84,390 | $86,860 | 4,500 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $77,990 | $82,920 | 1,090 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $77,650 | $86,020 | 7,350 |
| Morristown, TN | $74,330 | $76,280 | 190 |
| Knoxville, TN | $73,820 | $83,490 | 4,140 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $73,320 | $79,390 | 610 |
| Jackson, TN | $72,140 | $76,360 | 340 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $68,800 | $81,030 | 1,090 |
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