Microbiologists Salary in Tennessee

Microbiologists in Tennessee earn the most in Memphis (average $112,180 a year) and the least in Nashville ($75,100), across the 2 Tennessee metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the microbiologists average at $87,520 and the median at $77,630 for 210 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $97,600.

Microbiologists average salary by city in Tennessee

Memphis$112,180
Nashville$75,100

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Memphis	$112,180	$114,840	$74,600	$87,749	92
Nashville	$75,100	$77,620	$65,560	$61,663	96

*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.

Microbiologists salary in other states

Microbiologists salary by city and state

More about pay in Tennessee

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 19-1022.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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