Data Scientists pay in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin
In Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin (TN), the median pay for data scientists is $49.53 an hour ($103,020 a year). About 1,360 people work in this job there.
That is 14% lower than the U.S. median ($120,230). It is 3% higher than the Tennessee median ($100,330).
Pay range for data scientists in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin (TN)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $30.56 | $63,570 |
| 25% of workers | $38.98 | $81,070 |
| Half of workers (median) | $49.53 | $103,020 |
| 75% of workers | $64.23 | $133,610 |
| 90% of workers | $79.65 | $165,660 |
Data Scientists pay in Tennessee metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin (this page) | $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)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +34.6% over ten years, much faster than average · about 24,800 openings a year (BLS)
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