DOL Median (Tennessee)
$102,000
vs National
+22.9%
National: $83,013BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$112,957
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$102,000
+22.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$83,013
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Political Scientists in Tennessee earns $102,000 in nominal terms, which is 22.9% above the national average of $83,013. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $112,957 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 | $102,000 | 1 |
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How much does a Political Scientists make in Tennessee?
The median Political Scientists salary in Tennessee is $102,000 based on 1 DOL filings.
Is Tennessee a good place to work as a Political Scientists?
A Political Scientists in Tennessee earns 22.9% more than the national median of $83,013, or $112,957 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.