How much does a data scientist make in Tennessee?
$100,300a year
Median yearly pay for data scientists in Tennessee. That is $48.24 an hour or $8,361 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.24
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 2,790
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,200Median: $100,300Highest 10%: $156,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,200 | $28.94 | |
| 25th | $77,770 | $37.39 | |
| Median | $100,300 | $48.24 | |
| 75th | $131,900 | $63.43 | |
| 90th | $156,200 | $75.08 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $103,000 |
| Memphis, TN | $102,200 |
| Kingsport, TN | $98,470 |
| Knoxville, TN | $92,640 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $91,340 |
| Clarksville, TN | $79,200 |
| Johnson City, TN | $69,330 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for data scientists.
| 28. New Hampshire | $100,600 |
| 29. Michigan | $100,600 |
| 30. Montana | $100,500 |
| 31. Tennessee | $100,300 |
| 32. Nevada | $98,540 |
| 33. Nebraska | $98,230 |
| 34. Kansas | $98,130 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a data scientist make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $48.24 ($100,300 a year).
Do data scientists make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $100,300 against $120,200 nationally, 17% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for data scientist pay?
Tennessee ranks 31 of 49 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays data scientists the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $103,000 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.