DOL Median (Tennessee)
$75,000
vs National
+50%
National: $50,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$83,056
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$75,000
+50% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$50,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Animal Scientists in Tennessee earns $75,000 in nominal terms, which is 50% above the national average of $50,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $83,056 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Tennessee
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Mars Petcare US, Inc. | $129,275 | 3 |
| FAST-SEXING TECHNOLOGIES USA, LLC | $112,767 | 2 |
| Eastman Chemical Company | $95,300 | 1 |
| PIC USA, Inc. | $72,500 | 42 |
| Lincoln Memorial University | $45,000 | 1 |
| Beech Creek Farm & Land Management, LLC | $43,295 | 2 |
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Overland Park, KS · $170,000Harwood, MO · $160,000Kansas City, MO · $157,292Columbia, MA · $153,478Seattle, WA · $144,200Top-Paying Roles in Tennessee
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How much does a Animal Scientists make in Tennessee?
The median Animal Scientists salary in Tennessee is $75,000 based on 23 DOL filings.
Is Tennessee a good place to work as a Animal Scientists?
A Animal Scientists in Tennessee earns 50% more than the national median of $50,000, or $83,056 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.