DOL Median (Tennessee)
$50,000
vs National
-28.6%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$55,371
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$50,000
-28.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Astronomers in Tennessee earns $50,000 in nominal terms, which is 28.6% below the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $55,371 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt University | $52,316 | 3 |
| The University of Tennessee | $48,402 | 1 |
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How much does a Astronomers make in Tennessee?
The median Astronomers salary in Tennessee is $50,000 based on 3 DOL filings.
Is Tennessee a good place to work as a Astronomers?
A Astronomers in Tennessee earns 28.6% less than the national median of $70,000, or $55,371 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.