Environmental Scientist Salary in Tennessee
Based on 1K+ workers in Tennessee
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (TN)
$76,900
$36.971/hr
vs National Average
$77,423
-0.7% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$54K – $137K
1K employed in Tennessee
Salary Distribution — Environmental Scientist in Tennessee
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $54,210 |
| 25th percentile | $64,100 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $76,900 |
| 75th percentile | $99,330 |
| 90th percentile | $136,700 |
Historical Salary Trend — Environmental Scientist in Tennessee vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $65,950 |
| 2023 | $71,690 |
| 2024 | $76,900 |
| Year | Tennessee Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $65,950 | $70,215 |
| 2023 | $71,690 | $74,160 |
| 2024 | $76,900 | $77,423 |