Biochemists and Biophysicists Salary in Tennessee
Biochemists and Biophysicists in Tennessee earn a median of $134,560 a year, +6% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $134,560
- vs. U.S. median
- +6% ($127,410)
- Rank among states
- 3 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 60
Pay range in Tennessee
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $82,140; the top 10% earn over $229,640. Nationally the range is $74,290 to $201,110.
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Similar jobs in Tennessee
- Molecular and Cellular Biologists$80,500 median in Tennessee (broader BLS group)
- Nanosystems Engineers$96,640 median in Tennessee (broader BLS group)
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$102,720 median in Tennessee
- Bioinformatics Scientists$80,500 median in Tennessee (broader BLS group)
- Geneticists$80,500 median in Tennessee (broader BLS group)
- Materials Scientists$69,010 median in Tennessee
Biochemists and Biophysicists pay in Tennessee
How much do biochemists and biophysicists make in Tennessee?
The median is $134,560 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $82,140 and the top 10% earn over $229,640. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Tennessee a good state for biochemists and biophysicists?
On pay alone it ranks 3 of 35 (+6% vs. the national median of $127,410). Living costs are not included.