Physicists Salary in Tennessee
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 3 metro areas • Tennessee
Physicists in Tennessee earn a median salary of $161,897 per year on average across 3 metro and nonmetro areas, -2.6% vs the national median of $166,290. An estimated 140 physicists are employed across Tennessee, with salaries ranging from $126,690 to $226,750 depending on location.
$161,897
Avg median salary in Tennessee
$226,750
Highest paying metro
$126,690
Lowest paying metro
140
Employed in Tennessee
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Physicists salaries by city in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville, TN | $226,750 | $226,750 | $226,750 | — |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $132,250 | $101,880 | $201,320 | 40 |
| Knoxville, TN | $126,690 | $64,930 | $133,040 | 100 |