DOL Median (Tennessee)
$66,821
vs National
-4.5%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$73,998
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$66,821
-4.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Physicists in Tennessee earns $66,821 in nominal terms, which is 4.5% 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 $73,998 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 |
|---|---|---|
| BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - MEMPHIS | $176,010 | 1 |
| METHODIST LEBONHEUR HEALTHCARE | $128,960 | 1 |
| Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare | $128,960 | 2 |
| UT-BATTELLE, LLC (OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LABORATORY) | $87,000 | 135 |
| E-VISION TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | $73,900 | 2 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | $72,280 | 2 |
| ST JUDE CHILDRENS RESEARCH HOSPITAL | $67,829 | 17 |
| The Florida State University | $67,709 | 45 |
| Carnegie Institution of Washington | $65,400 | 21 |
| The University of Tennessee | $60,000 | 41 |
| OAK RIDGE ASSOCIATED UNIVERSITIES | $59,772 | 71 |
| THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE, KNOXVILLE | $50,000 | 3 |
| Vanderbilt University | $47,000 | 24 |
| The University of Memphis | $42,401 | 2 |
| Memorial Health Care System, Inc. | N/A | 1 |
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Surgeons, All Other · $450,000Physicians, All Other · $275,000Pediatricians, General · $249,600Chief Executives · $200,000Dentists, All Other Specialists · $166,400Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Physicists make in Tennessee?
The median Physicists salary in Tennessee is $66,821 based on 186 DOL filings.
Is Tennessee a good place to work as a Physicists?
A Physicists in Tennessee earns 4.5% less than the national median of $70,000, or $73,998 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.