Industrial Ecologists Salary in Tennessee
Industrial Ecologists in Tennessee earn a median of $76,840 a year, −7% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $76,840
- vs. U.S. median
- −7% ($82,220)
- Rank among states
- 31 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,230
Pay range in Tennessee
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $54,040; the top 10% earn over $133,180. Nationally the range is $52,520 to $140,010.
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- Soil and Plant Scientists$61,950 median in Tennessee
- Environmental Engineers$97,190 median in Tennessee
- Environmental Restoration Planners$76,840 median in Tennessee (broader BLS group)
Industrial Ecologists pay in Tennessee
How much do industrial ecologists make in Tennessee?
The median is $76,840 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $54,040 and the top 10% earn over $133,180. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Tennessee a good state for industrial ecologists?
On pay alone it ranks 31 of 51 (−7% vs. the national median of $82,220). Living costs are not included.