DOL Median (Tennessee)
$57,950
vs National
-10.2%
National: $64,505BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$64,175
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$57,950
-10.2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$64,505
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Physical Scientists, All Other in Tennessee earns $57,950 in nominal terms, which is 10.2% below the national average of $64,505. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $64,175 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) | $69,836 | 4 |
| Vanderbilt University | $42,439 | 2 |
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How much does a Physical Scientists, All Other make in Tennessee?
The median Physical Scientists, All Other salary in Tennessee is $57,950 based on 4 DOL filings.
Is Tennessee a good place to work as a Physical Scientists, All Other?
A Physical Scientists, All Other in Tennessee earns 10.2% less than the national median of $64,505, or $64,175 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.