Data Scientists Salary in Tennessee
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 7 metro areas • Tennessee
Data Scientists in Tennessee earn a median salary of $96,191 per year on average across 7 metro and nonmetro areas, -14.6% vs the national median of $112,590. An estimated 2,310 data scientists are employed across Tennessee, with salaries ranging from $69,330 to $127,770 depending on location.
$96,191
Avg median salary in Tennessee
$127,770
Highest paying metro
$69,330
Lowest paying metro
2,310
Employed in Tennessee
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Data Scientists salaries by city in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville, TN | $127,770 | $86,320 | $138,730 | 1,490 |
| Kingsport, TN-VA | $110,010 | $87,980 | $147,270 | 90 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $101,760 | $77,310 | $129,540 | 250 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $96,350 | $63,210 | $127,660 | 160 |
| Knoxville, TN | $91,140 | $78,120 | $119,260 | 250 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $76,980 | $59,570 | $103,950 | 40 |
| Johnson City, TN | $69,330 | $61,510 | $103,500 | 30 |