The median annual wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Tennessee is $95,580 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $104,230.
Pay spans roughly $60,150 at the 10th percentile to $153,060 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $45.95 per hour. An estimated 4,500 people work as medical scientists, except epidemiologists in Tennessee.
| Median (annual) | $95,580 |
| Mean (annual) | $104,230 |
| Median (hourly) | $45.95 |
| 10th percentile | $60,150 |
| 90th percentile | $153,060 |
| Employment | 4,500 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.