verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Data Analyst Salary in Tennessee

Median Annual in Tennessee
$100,330/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$48.24/hr
▼ 17% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Tennessee

groups Employed in TN
2,790
public U.S. Median
$120,230
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$109,209 #23 of 49

Data Analyst pay in Tennessee, explained

Data analysts in Tennessee earn a median of $100,330 per year ($48.24 per hour), which is 17% below the national median of $120,230. Entry-level workers earn around $60,200, while the most experienced data analysts reach about $156,160. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Tennessee.

Is $100,330 good pay in Tennessee?

Adjusted for Tennessee's cost of living (which runs 92% of the U.S. average), that $100,330 is worth about $109,209 in national buying power — ranking Tennessee #23 for real pay (vs #31 on the sticker number).

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Data Analyst pay by experience in Tennessee

Entry level (10th pct)
$60,200
$28.94/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$100,330
$48.24/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$156,160
$75.08/hr

Data Analyst pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs TN
Tennessee (here) $100,330 $109,209
Virginia $126,430 $125,049 −$26,100
North Carolina $119,090 $126,254 −$18,760
Arkansas $109,390 $125,827 −$9,060
Georgia $104,340 $108,357 −$4,010
Alabama $103,120 $116,096 −$2,790
Missouri $97,090 $106,907 +$3,240
Kentucky $91,760 $101,776 +$8,570
Mississippi $69,490 $79,917 +$30,840

Data Analyst in Tennessee: FAQ

How much do data analysts make in Tennessee?

Data analysts in Tennessee earn a median of $100,330 per year ($48.24 per hour), compared with $120,230 nationally.

Does Tennessee pay data analysts well?

At $100,330, Tennessee pays 17% below the national median for data analysts. An estimated 2,790 work in the state.

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