Food Scientists and Technologists Salary in Tennessee
Median Salary
$81,760
per year
Hourly Rate
$39.31
per hour
Employment
70
in Tennessee
vs. National Avg
-7.8%
National: $88,720
📊 Compared to the national median of $88,720, Tennessee pays 7.8% LESS for Food Scientists and Technologists positions.
Purchasing Power
$89,355
cost-adjusted value
Cost of Living
91.5
9% below national avg
Rent/Income
18%
Affordable
Salary Distribution in Tennessee
10th
$64,660
25th
$69,150
Median
$81,760
75th
$95,210
90th
$105,670
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).