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Medical Scientist Salary in Tennessee (2026)
$49.39 per hour · take-home ≈ $81,094/year ($6,758/month) for a single filer
Tennessee ranks 12th of 47 states for Medical Scientist pay, with a median about 3% below the national average. Of the 4,020 Medical Scientist jobs BLS counts in Tennessee, the typical worker earns $102,720 a year — though pay ranges from $63,500 for newcomers to $155,100 at the top.
Medical Scientist pay range in Tennessee
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $63,500 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $81,720 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $102,720 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $129,940 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $155,100 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,020 Medical Scientist jobs in Tennessee (occupation code 19-1042, “Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Tennessee
A median Medical Scientist salary of $102,720 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Tennessee), a single filer keeps about $81,094 — an effective tax rate of 21.1%.
| Gross (median) | $102,720 |
| Federal income tax | −$13,768 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,858 |
| Tennessee state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $81,094 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,758 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Tennessee paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Medical Scientist make in Tennessee?
- The median Medical Scientist salary in Tennessee is $102,720 per year ($49.39 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $81,720 and $129,940.
- What is the take-home pay for a Medical Scientist in Tennessee?
- On the median salary of $102,720, a single filer in Tennessee takes home about $81,094 per year ($6,758 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 21.1%.
- How many Medical Scientist jobs are there in Tennessee?
- BLS counts 4,020 Medical Scientist jobs in Tennessee in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Tennessee state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Tennessee.