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Data Scientists Salary in Tennessee
Data Scientists in Tennessee earn a median $100,330 a year, 17% below the U.S. median.
- Median in TN
- $100,330 a year
- U.S. median
- $120,230 a year
- Employment
- 2,790
- Location quotient
- 0.50
- Share of jobs vs. U.S. (1.00 = same)
Pay range in Tennessee
- Median (50%)
- $100,330 · $48.24 an hour
- Mean (average)
- $105,200 · $50.58 an hour (estimate error ±2.4%)
- 10th percentile
- $60,200 · $28.94 an hour
- 25th percentile
- $77,770 · $37.39 an hour
- 75th percentile
- $131,930 · $63.43 an hour
- 90th percentile
- $156,160 · $75.08 an hour
- Employment
- 2,790 (estimate error ±6.3%)
- Jobs per 1,000
- 0.85
- Location quotient
- 0.50 (1.00 = national share)
Data Scientists pay by metro area in Tennessee
Includes metro areas that cross into this state and nonmetropolitan areas
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| Area | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $103,020 | 1,360 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $102,220 | 410 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $98,470 | 90 |
| Knoxville, TN | $92,640 | 320 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $91,340 | 200 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $79,200 | 50 |
| Johnson City, TN | $69,330 | 30 |
H-1B filings for data scientists in Tennessee
FY 2026 through Q3, by work location
281 certified filings with a median offered wage of $106,500.
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Frequently asked questions
- How much do data scientists make in Tennessee?
- The median wage for data scientists in Tennessee is $100,330 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 2,790 jobs in the state.
- Where in Tennessee do data scientists earn the most?
- Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN has the highest median wage in the state for this occupation at $103,020 a year.