The median annual wage for Physical Scientists, All Other in Knoxville, TN is $126,880 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $118,690.
Pay spans roughly $57,910 at the 10th percentile to $158,850 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $61.00 per hour. An estimated 70 people work as physical scientists, all other in Knoxville, TN.
| Median (annual) | $126,880 |
| Mean (annual) | $118,690 |
| Median (hourly) | $61.00 |
| 10th percentile | $57,910 |
| 90th percentile | $158,850 |
| Employment | 70 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.