Physicists Salary in Tennessee
Ranked #18 of 43 · TN
0.1% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $171,070 ≈ $82/hr
Median annual salary $165,010
Employment 240
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $88,610P25 $107,700 Median $165,010P75 $236,920P90 $239,850
About 80% of physicistss in Tennessee earn between $88,610 and $239,850. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean physicists salary in Tennessee is $171,070, about 0.1% below the U.S. average ($171,180). That works out to roughly $82/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $236,920 | $208,700 | — |
| Knoxville, TN | $165,010 | $156,290 | 120 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $139,810 | $145,230 | — |