Physicist Salary in Tennessee
Based on 240+ workers in Tennessee
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (TN)
$165,010
$79.332/hr
vs National Average
$153,763
+7.3% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$89K – $240K
240 employed in Tennessee
Salary Distribution — Physicist in Tennessee
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $88,610 |
| 25th percentile | $107,700 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $165,010 |
| 75th percentile | $236,920 |
| 90th percentile | $239,850 |
Historical Salary Trend — Physicist in Tennessee vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $127,100 |
| 2023 | $121,760 |
| 2024 | $173,660 |
| 2025 | $165,010 |
| Year | Tennessee Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $127,100 | $140,924 |
| 2023 | $121,760 | $142,089 |
| 2024 | $173,660 | $149,537 |
| 2025 | $165,010 | $153,763 |