Data Scientists pay in Tennessee

In Tennessee, the median pay for data scientists is $48.24 an hour ($100,330 a year). About 2,790 people work in this job there.

$48.24Median hourly pay

$77,770–$131,930Middle half of workers, yearly

2,790People in this job in Tennessee

That is 17% lower than the U.S. median ($120,230). Tennessee ranks 31st of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for data scientists in Tennessee

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$28.94	$60,200
25% of workers	$37.39	$77,770
Half of workers (median)	$48.24	$100,330
75% of workers	$63.43	$131,930
90% of workers	$75.08	$156,160

Data Scientists pay in Tennessee metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin	$103,020	1,360
Memphis	$102,220	410
Kingsport-Bristol	$98,470	90
Knoxville	$92,640	320
Chattanooga	$91,340	200
Clarksville	$79,200	50
Johnson City	$69,330	30

Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for data scientists

Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
Job outlook: +34.6% over ten years, much faster than average · about 24,800 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Tennessee

Job	Median yearly pay
Operations Research Analysts	$76,680
Statisticians	$98,230

Other job titles for this job

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