Data Scientists Salary in Nashville, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN

Median annual salary $127,770 +13.5% vs national
Median hourly $61.43
10th percentile $67,890
90th percentile $190,000
Employed locally 1,490
National median $112,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $67,890
    25th
    $86,320
    50th (median)
    $127,770
    75th
    $138,730
    90th
    $190,000

    Nashville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,499 2023 • Census ACS
    Data Scientists salary vs area income 155% Median Data Scientists salary is 55% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Data Scientists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $173,160
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $166,300
    Idaho Falls, ID $164,030
    Washington $158,760
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $157,290
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $156,830

    Nearby metros — Data Scientists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $110,010
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $101,760
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $96,350
    Knoxville, TN $91,140
    Clarksville, TN-KY $76,980
    Johnson City, TN $69,330

    Related occupations in Nashville, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $127,150
    Computer Systems Analysts $81,160
    Computer User Support Specialists $58,820
    Computer Occupations, All Other $66,180
    Web and Digital Interface Designers $63,510
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $100,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Data Scientists make per hour in Nashville?

    The median hourly wage for Data Scientists in Nashville, TN is $61.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.65 or more per hour.

    Is Nashville above or below average for Data Scientists salaries?

    The median Data Scientists salary in Nashville, TN is 13.5% above the national median of $112,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Data Scientists in Nashville?

    Entry-level Data Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $67,890 per year in Nashville, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $86,320.