Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists Salary in Tennessee

In Tennessee we have BLS pay data for medical scientists (except epidemiologists) in Knoxville only, where the average is $104,220 a year. Statewide, BLS puts the medical scientists (except epidemiologists) average at $108,390 and the median at $102,720 for 4,020 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $116,840.

Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists average salary by city in Tennessee

Knoxville$104,220

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Knoxville	$104,220	$102,720	$79,730	$82,149	93

*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.

Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in other states

Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists 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 19-1042.
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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