Data Scientist Salary in Tennessee
Develops algorithms and models to extract insights from large datasets using statistical and ML methods.
State Average
$110,726
across 11 metros
vs National Avg
+7.8%
national: $102,724
Metros Covered
11
8 above national avg
Highest Metro
$123,573
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin
All metro areas in Tennessee
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11 metros shown
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TNTN | $76K | $100K | $123K | $147K | $124K |
| South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan areaTN | $72K | $96K | $120K | $144K | $120K |
| West Tennessee nonmetropolitan areaTN | $72K | $96K | $119K | $143K | $119K |
| North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan areaTN | $71K | $94K | $117K | $140K | $117K |
| Jackson, TNTN | $69K | $92K | $115K | $137K | $115K |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VATN | $74K | $94K | $115K | $135K | $115K |
| Johnson City, TNTN | $67K | $88K | $108K | $129K | $108K |
| Morristown, TNTN | $71K | $88K | $104K | $121K | $104K |
| East Tennessee nonmetropolitan areaTN | $63K | $82K | $100K | $119K | $101K |
| Knoxville, TNTN | $71K | $85K | $100K | $114K | $100K |
| Cleveland, TNTN | $50K | $72K | $95K | $117K | $95K |
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