Atmospheric and Space Scientists Salary in Tennessee

Atmospheric and space scientists in Tennessee earn the most in Nashville (average $113,990 a year) and the least in Memphis ($90,620), across the 2 Tennessee metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the atmospheric and space scientists average at $104,300 and the median at $96,190 for 230 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $106,110.

Atmospheric and Space Scientists average salary by city in Tennessee

Nashville$113,990
Memphis$90,620

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Nashville	$113,990	$103,380	$81,310	$89,022	96
Memphis	$90,620	$78,950	$77,650	$72,581	92

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Tennessee has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary in other states

Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary by city and state

More about pay in Tennessee

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-2021.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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