Data Scientist Salary in Tennessee
Based on 3K+ workers in Tennessee
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (TN)
$100,330
$48.236/hr
vs National Average
$107,281
-6.5% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$60K – $156K
3K employed in Tennessee
Salary Distribution — Data Scientist in Tennessee
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $60,200 |
| 25th percentile | $77,770 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $100,330 |
| 75th percentile | $131,930 |
| 90th percentile | $156,160 |
Top H-1B Employers for Data Scientist in Tennessee
Companies that filed the most H-1B (LCA) applications for this role in Tennessee — ranked by application count.
| # | Employer | Applications | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Federal Express Corporation | 7 | $145,121 |
| 2 | AutoZone, Inc. | 3 | $119,398 |
| 3 | FedEx Freight, Inc. | 3 | $124,300 |
| 4 | ST. JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL | 3 | $205,234 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026.
Historical Salary Trend — Data Scientist in Tennessee vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $94,690 |
| 2023 | $92,400 |
| 2024 | $104,700 |
| 2025 | $100,330 |
| Year | Tennessee Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $94,690 | $98,212 |
| 2023 | $92,400 | $104,916 |
| 2024 | $104,700 | $105,473 |
| 2025 | $100,330 | $107,281 |