Physical Scientists, All Other salary in Knoxville, TN
SOC 19-2099 · BLS OEWS May 2025
Median
$136,990
per year in Knoxville, TN
Middle half
$110,140–$161,890
25th to 75th percentile
Employed
60
in Knoxville, TN
Concentration
0.99×
share of workforce vs. U.S.
How local pay compares
Knoxville, TN
$136,990
published median
United States
$122,570
11.8% above the national median
Rank among metro areas
17th
68 with a published estimate
State-level comparison: Tennessee ($129,570). Metro estimates cover the whole labor market, including portions that cross state lines.
After local prices: the $136,990 median has purchasing power comparable to about $147,987 nationally. Knoxville, TN's BEA regional price parity is 92.6 (2024).
What the local range looks like
The wash spans the 10th to 90th percentile, the darker section is the middle half, and the tick is the median for Knoxville, TN.
$73,920$196,120
Getting in
- Typical education to enter
- Bachelor's degree
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- None
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