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Soil and Plant Scientists average salary by city in Tennessee
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | $78,840 | $66,450 | $47,880 | $64,294 | 92 |
| Nashville | $71,100 | $50,160 | $50,160 | $58,849 | 96 |
| Knoxville | $63,140 | $51,110 | $46,890 | $52,913 | 93 |
*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 19-1013.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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