Epidemiologists in Tennessee
Get the information you need to know about working as an Epidemiologist.
- Epidemiologists in Tennessee earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
What Major Will Prepare You For an Epidemiologist Career?
- Biological & Biomedical Sciences
- Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences
- Cell/Cellular Biology & Histology
- Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology
- Epidemiology
- Health Professions
- Medical Science
- Medical Scientist
- Public Health
- Environmental Health
How Many Epidemiologists Work in Tennessee?
In Tennessee, there were 230 people working as Epidemiologists in the year 2018.
There were 200 Epidemiologists employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 30 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 120 Epidemiologists working in it, which means Tennessee has more Epidemiologists than average.
What do Epidemiologists Make in Tennessee?
In 2018 wages for Epidemiologists ranged from $66,830 to $102,910 with $82,370 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $32.13 to $49.48. The median hourly rate was $39.6.
In 2017 the median pay for this field was $38.08 an hour.
The hourly rate grew by $1.52.
The median salary in Tennessee is higher than the nationwide median salary.
Explore Best Ranked Schools for You
Top Tennessee Metros for Epidemiologists
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Epidemiologists.
Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
---|---|---|
Memphis, TN-MS-AR | 110 | $84,680 |
Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin, TN | 100 | $79,910 |
Top States for Epidemiologists Employment
The table below shows the states where most Epidemiologists work.
State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
---|---|---|
California | 760 | $90,670 |
Texas | 690 | $61,280 |
Georgia | 420 | $61,910 |
Washington | 370 | $87,790 |
Colorado | 350 | $61,040 |
Maryland | 310 | $69,700 |
Florida | 280 | $34,280 |
Ohio | 280 | $66,020 |
Massachusetts | 240 | $96,610 |
Minnesota | 230 | $70,540 |
Tennessee | 230 | $82,370 |
Illinois | 210 | $81,400 |
New York | 210 | $81,800 |
Michigan | 190 | $74,000 |
Virginia | 180 | $65,800 |
Pennsylvania | 130 | $70,680 |
Arizona | 120 | $58,500 |
Wisconsin | 120 | $71,980 |
Connecticut | 110 | $83,810 |
Indiana | 110 | $66,880 |
Below are the states where Epidemiologists get paid the most:
State | Annual Median Salary |
---|---|
New Jersey | $102,500 |
District of Columbia | $97,490 |
Massachusetts | $96,610 |
California | $90,670 |
Washington | $87,790 |
Connecticut | $83,810 |
Tennessee | $82,370 |
New York | $81,800 |
Illinois | $81,400 |
North Carolina | $76,900 |
Related Careers in Tennessee
Discover similar careers:
Occupation | Tennessee Employment Total |
---|---|
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | 1,370 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Ernst Haeckel under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.