Physicist Salary in Tennessee
Based on 260+ workers in Tennessee
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (TN)
$173,660
$83.49/hr
vs National Average
$149,537
+16.1% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$65K – $227K
260 employed in Tennessee
Salary Distribution — Physicist in Tennessee
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $64,930 |
| 25th percentile | $125,370 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $173,660 |
| 75th percentile | $226,750 |
| 90th percentile | $226,750 |
Historical Salary Trend — Physicist in Tennessee vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $127,100 |
| 2023 | $121,760 |
| 2024 | $173,660 |
| Year | Tennessee Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $127,100 | $140,924 |
| 2023 | $121,760 | $142,089 |
| 2024 | $173,660 | $149,537 |