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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

Physicist (TN) salary percentiles
PercentileAnnual 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

Historical Physicist (Tennessee vs National) salary trend
YearMedian Salary (United States)
2022$127,100
2023$121,760
2024$173,660
Historical salary trend for Physicist in Tennessee
YearTennessee MedianNational Median
2022$127,100$140,924
2023$121,760$142,089
2024$173,660$149,537

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