Economist Salary in Tennessee
State-level salary data from BLS OES and H-1B filings
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (TN)
$110,320
$53.038/hr
vs National Average
$102,371
+7.8% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$73K – $142K
Salary Distribution — Economist in Tennessee
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $72,810 |
| 25th percentile | $82,750 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $110,320 |
| 75th percentile | $132,170 |
| 90th percentile | $142,480 |
Historical Salary Trend — Economist in Tennessee vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $78,000 |
| 2023 | $81,640 |
| 2024 | $110,320 |
| Year | Tennessee Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $78,000 | $96,369 |
| 2023 | $81,640 | $98,241 |
| 2024 | $110,320 | $102,371 |