Soil and Plant Scientists Salary in Tennessee
Ranked #39 of 46 · TN
17.3% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $72,540 ≈ $35/hr
Median annual salary $61,950
Employment 370
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $45,510P25 $47,880 Median $61,950P75 $83,270P90 $103,620
About 80% of soil and plant scientistss in Tennessee earn between $45,510 and $103,620. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean soil and plant scientists salary in Tennessee is $72,540, about 17.3% below the U.S. average ($87,720). That works out to roughly $35/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $66,450 | $78,840 | 30 |
| Knoxville, TN | $51,110 | $63,140 | 120 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $50,160 | $71,100 | 60 |