Research Scientist salary in Tennessee

The average salary for a research scientist in Tennessee is $86,000 per year. Research scientist salaries in Tennessee can vary between $36,000 to $163,000 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.

This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 179 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as research scientist.

The following companies offer the highest salaries for research scientists in Tennessee: Utbattelle ($110,000 a year), St Jude Childrens Res Hosp ($69,000 a year), and Vanderbilt University ($58,000 a year).

The following cities offer the highest salaries for research scientists in Tennessee: Farragut, TN ($119,500 a year), Oak Ridge, TN ($105,000 a year), and Knoxville, TN ($102,500 a year).