TN · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 19-2041

Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health Salary in Tennessee

Median Annual Salary $76,900 -4% below national average (national: $80,060)
$87,530Mean Annual
$37Median Hourly
1,160Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$76,900
$54,210
10th pct.
$136,700
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$54,210$26.06
25th percentile$64,100$30.82
50th percentile (median)$76,900$36.97
75th percentile$99,330$47.76
90th percentile (top earners)$136,700$65.72
Mean (average)$87,530$42.08

How Tennessee Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Tennessee
Tennessee (current) $76,900
District of Columbia $122,440 +59%
California $97,520 +27%
Massachusetts $96,330 +25%
Oregon $93,560 +22%
Rhode Island $90,460 +18%
Illinois $89,010 +16%
Washington $88,670 +15%
Minnesota $87,210 +13%

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Related Occupations in Tennessee

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Technical Writers $76,950 650
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $76,770 2,470
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary $76,620 1,310
Financial Risk Specialists $77,720 470
Art Directors $75,820 750
Accountants and Auditors $75,500 26,890

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health salary in Tennessee?

The mean environmental scientists and specialists, including health salary in Tennessee is $87,530 per year. The median (middle) salary is $76,900 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health in Tennessee?

Entry-level environmental scientists and specialists, including healths (10th percentile) in Tennessee typically earn around $54,210 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $64,100 per year.

What is the highest Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health salary in Tennessee?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Tennessee make approximately $136,700 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $99,330 per year.

How does the Tennessee Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health salary compare to the national average?

The median environmental scientists and specialists, including health salary in Tennessee is $76,900, which is -4% below national average of $80,060.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes