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Computer and Information Research Scientists Salary in Tennessee

Computer and Information Research Scientists in Tennessee earn a median of $108,830 a year, −22% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$108,830
vs. U.S. median
−22% ($140,300)
Rank among states
30 of 35
Jobs in the state
Not published

Pay range in Tennessee

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $82,750; the top 10% earn over $174,760. Nationally the range is $82,200 to $230,630.

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Computer and Information Research Scientists pay in Tennessee

How much do computer and information research scientists make in Tennessee?

The median is $108,830 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $82,750 and the top 10% earn over $174,760. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Tennessee a good state for computer and information research scientists?

On pay alone it ranks 30 of 35 (−22% vs. the national median of $140,300). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses