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Data Scientists average salary by city in Tennessee
- Memphis$110,110
- Nashville$109,590
- Knoxville$102,070
- Kingsport$99,030
- Chattanooga$97,460
- Clarksville$87,580
- Johnson City$81,850
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | $110,110 | $102,220 | $82,610 | $86,292 | 92 |
| Nashville | $109,590 | $103,020 | $81,070 | $85,927 | 96 |
| Knoxville | $102,070 | $92,640 | $78,770 | $80,636 | 93 |
| Kingsport | $99,030 | $98,470 | $63,880 | $78,498 | 86 |
| Chattanooga | $97,460 | $91,340 | $70,690 | $77,393 | 91 |
| Clarksville | $87,580 | $79,200 | $64,150 | $70,443 | 91 |
| Johnson City | $81,850 | $69,330 | $61,510 | $66,411 | 88 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Tennessee has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 15-2051.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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