Geoscientists (Except Hydrologists and Geographers) Salary in Tennessee
Also called: Geoscientists
Geoscientists (Except Hydrologists and Geographers) in Tennessee earn a median of $77,870 a year, −24% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $77,870
- vs. U.S. median
- −24% ($101,920)
- Rank among states
- 40 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 230
Pay range in Tennessee
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $56,230; the top 10% earn over $118,110. Nationally the range is $59,330 to $200,230.
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- Atmospheric and Space Scientists$96,190 median in Tennessee
- Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists$129,570 median in Tennessee (broader BLS group)
- Soil and Plant Scientists$61,950 median in Tennessee
- Industrial Ecologists$76,840 median in Tennessee (broader BLS group)
- Physicists$165,010 median in Tennessee
- Water Resource Specialists$124,530 median in Tennessee (broader BLS group)
Geoscientists (Except Hydrologists and Geographers) pay in Tennessee
How much do geoscientists (except hydrologists and geographers) make in Tennessee?
The median is $77,870 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $56,230 and the top 10% earn over $118,110. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Tennessee a good state for geoscientists (except hydrologists and geographers)?
On pay alone it ranks 40 of 50 (−24% vs. the national median of $101,920). Living costs are not included.