DOL Median (Tennessee)
$64,008
vs National
-1.5%
National: $65,004BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$70,884
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$64,008
-1.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$65,004
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Hydrologists in Tennessee earns $64,008 in nominal terms, which is 1.5% below the national average of $65,004. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $70,884 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 |
|---|---|---|
| UT-BATTELLE, LLC (OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LABORATORY) | $91,326 | 7 |
| THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE, KNOXVILLE | $61,998 | 3 |
| The University of Tennessee | $47,237 | 1 |
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Redmond, WA · $109,000Houston, TX · $107,058Greenbelt, MA · $101,522Norwood, MA · $97,989Fairbanks, AL · $95,846Top-Paying Roles in Tennessee
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How much does a Hydrologists make in Tennessee?
The median Hydrologists salary in Tennessee is $64,008 based on 7 DOL filings.
Is Tennessee a good place to work as a Hydrologists?
A Hydrologists in Tennessee earns 1.5% less than the national median of $65,004, or $70,884 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.