Economist Salary in Tennessee
Based on 80+ workers in Tennessee
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (TN)
$117,650
$56.563/hr
vs National Average
$111,296
+5.7% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$84K – $163K
80 employed in Tennessee
Salary Distribution — Economist in Tennessee
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $83,610 |
| 25th percentile | $96,170 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $117,650 |
| 75th percentile | $145,220 |
| 90th percentile | $162,670 |
Historical Salary Trend — Economist in Tennessee vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $78,000 |
| 2023 | $81,640 |
| 2024 | $110,320 |
| 2025 | $117,650 |
| Year | Tennessee Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $78,000 | $96,369 |
| 2023 | $81,640 | $98,241 |
| 2024 | $110,320 | $102,371 |
| 2025 | $117,650 | $111,296 |