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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

Physicist (TN) salary percentiles
PercentileAnnual 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

Historical Physicist (Tennessee vs National) salary trend
YearMedian Salary (United States)
2022$127,100
2023$121,760
2024$173,660
2025$165,010
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
2025$165,010$153,763

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