How much does a conservation scientist make in Tennessee?
$70,500a year
Median yearly pay for conservation scientists in Tennessee. That is $33.89 an hour or $5,875 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.89
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,190Median: $70,500Highest 10%: $109,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,190 | $23.17 | |
| 25th | $53,080 | $25.52 | |
| Median | $70,500 | $33.89 | |
| 75th | $94,520 | $45.44 | |
| 90th | $109,300 | $52.55 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $76,210 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for conservation scientists.
| 28. Kentucky | $71,980 |
| 29. Minnesota | $71,280 |
| 30. Oklahoma | $71,270 |
| 31. Tennessee | $70,500 |
| 32. Vermont | $70,130 |
| 33. West Virginia | $69,910 |
| 34. Illinois | $69,590 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a conservation scientist make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $33.89 ($70,500 a year).
Do conservation scientists make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $70,500 against $73,010 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for conservation scientist pay?
Tennessee ranks 31 of 51 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays conservation scientists the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $76,210 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.