Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists, Knoxville
$102,720
BLS OEWS median annual wage in Knoxville, TN. Middle half of wages roughly $79,730 to $128,350.
BLS OEWS median, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. BEA Regional Price Parity 2024. Disclaimer
- vs US median
- −0.7%
- US median
- $103,410
- Metro RPP
- 92.6
- Middle half
- $79,730 to $128,350
- OEWS employment
- 640
- SOC
- 19-1042
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Knoxville pay a median $102,720 (May 2025), 0.7% below the US median of $103,410. At local prices (RPP 92.6), that median buys about what $110,929 buys at US-average prices.
Purchasing power
$102,720 in Knoxville buys about what $110,929 buys at US-average prices (BEA RPP 92.6, 2024). Housing (rents) RPP is 82.8 vs all-items 92.6 (US = 100, 2024).
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Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in nearby metros
| Metro | Median | Middle half | RPP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knoxville | $102,720 | $79,730 to $128,350 | 92.6 |
| San Francisco | $160,180 | $129,090 to $173,960 | 115.6 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 where published for the CBSA.
FAQ
- What is the median salary for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Knoxville?
- According to BLS OEWS May 2025, the median annual wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Knoxville, TN is $102,720.
- How does Knoxville pay compare to the US median for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists?
- Local median pay is 0.7% below the national OEWS median of $103,410.
- How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
- BEA RPP for Knoxville is 92.6 (US = 100, 2024). The local median of $102,720 has about the same purchasing power as $110,929 at US-average prices.
- How current is this data?
- Wages are BLS OEWS May 2025. Price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities for 2024. See methodology for source details.
What this covers
Includes
- BEA Regional Price Parities (all items, goods, housing rents, other services)
- BLS OEWS median wages, percentile bands, and employment where published
- Purchasing-power math: salary × (destination RPP ÷ origin RPP)
Does not include
- Federal, state, or local income taxes
- Childcare, healthcare premiums, or leave benefits
- Job openings. OEWS employment is a published stock estimate, not hiring demand
Median wages are published BLS OEWS metro estimates; price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities. See methodology and disclaimer.