Data Scientists Salary in Tennessee
Data Scientists in Tennessee earn a median of $100,330 a year, −17% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $100,330
- vs. U.S. median
- −17% ($120,230)
- Rank among states
- 31 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 2,790
Pay range in Tennessee
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,200; the top 10% earn over $156,160. Nationally the range is $67,240 to $199,130.
States ranked near Tennessee
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Data Scientists pay in Tennessee
How much do data scientists make in Tennessee?
The median is $100,330 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,200 and the top 10% earn over $156,160. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Tennessee a good state for data scientists?
On pay alone it ranks 31 of 49 (−17% vs. the national median of $120,230). Living costs are not included.