Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health Salary in Tennessee
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 8 metro areas • Tennessee
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health in Tennessee earn a median salary of $74,374 per year on average across 8 metro and nonmetro areas, -7.1% vs the national median of $80,060. An estimated 1,170 environmental scientists and specialists, including health are employed across Tennessee, with salaries ranging from $66,820 to $78,720 depending on location.
$74,374
Avg median salary in Tennessee
$78,720
Highest paying metro
$66,820
Lowest paying metro
1,170
Employed in Tennessee
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Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health salaries by city in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $78,720 | $59,640 | $123,200 | 130 |
| Knoxville, TN | $78,410 | $65,770 | $117,120 | 270 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $77,460 | $62,940 | $97,290 | 80 |
| Johnson City, TN | $76,900 | $66,190 | $89,550 | 50 |
| Nashville, TN | $76,700 | $65,320 | $96,760 | 480 |
| Kingsport, TN-VA | $71,590 | $60,330 | $87,710 | 70 |
| Jackson, TN | $68,390 | $61,520 | $83,290 | 60 |
| North Central Tennessee | $66,820 | $60,900 | $79,600 | 30 |