Careers · Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other · Tennessee
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other in Tennessee
Social scientists and related workers in this category conduct research and analysis on human behavior, society, and social issues that don't fit into more specific social science roles. They work in government agencies, research organizations, universities, nonprofits, and private firms, using data collection and analysis to inform policy and organizational decisions. In Tennessee the median pay is $80,860 a year, 20% below the national median of $101,110.
$80,860median pay in Tennessee, per year
$67,200–$100,920middle half earn
320employed in Tennessee
$101,110U.S. median, for comparison
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What it takes
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other.
Licenses and training in Tennessee
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other pay in other states
Virginia · $140,670Maryland · $131,810District of Columbia · $128,440Massachusetts · $105,640Colorado · $105,390New York · $104,770Nebraska · $104,420Minnesota · $103,330Washington · $102,920Texas · $101,800
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against social scientists and related workers, all other and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against social scientists and related workers, all other and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 19-3099.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Tennessee, annual.