Materials Scientists Salary in Tennessee
Materials Scientists in Tennessee earn a median of $69,010 a year, −41% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $69,010
- vs. U.S. median
- −41% ($117,790)
- Rank among states
- 30 of 30
- Jobs in the state
- 60
Pay range in Tennessee
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $57,800; the top 10% earn over $150,590. Nationally the range is $66,820 to $197,290.
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Materials Scientists pay in Tennessee
How much do materials scientists make in Tennessee?
The median is $69,010 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $57,800 and the top 10% earn over $150,590. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Tennessee a good state for materials scientists?
On pay alone it ranks 30 of 30 (−41% vs. the national median of $117,790). Living costs are not included.