SOC 15-2099 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other — Tennessee
Tennessee
In Tennessee the median wage is $65,110.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Tennessee the median wage is $65,110. That is 20.1% lower than the national median of $81,490. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $65,110 and $85,520. The lowest tenth earn under $60,350, while the highest tenth earn more than $109,160.
Among the 13 states with published data for this occupation, Tennessee ranks 8th by median wage. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 245th of 730 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,350 | −25.9% |
| 25th | $65,110 | −20.1% |
| Median (50th) | $65,110 | −20.1% |
| 75th | $85,520 | +4.9% |
| 90th | $109,160 | +34.0% |
| Mean | $75,320 | −7.6% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Tennessee run 8.1% below the national average, so the median of $65,110 goes as far as $70,849 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 13.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$65,110as reported by BLSLocal price level
91.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$70,849US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $65,110 a year, 20.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $60,350 to $109,160 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 8th of 13 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other in Tennessee?
The median annual wage is $65,110, or $31.31 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $81,490, so pay in Tennessee is 20.1% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Tennessee earns more than $109,160 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $60,350 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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