Materials Scientist Salary in Knoxville, Tennessee

Materials Scientist Salary in Knoxville, TN

How much does a Materials Scientist make in Knoxville, TN?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Materials Scientist in Knoxville, TN is $95,720. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $85,024 to $105,945, with most professionals earning between $75,286 and $115,254.

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10th Percentile Materials Scientist Salary $75,286 Knoxville,TN March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Materials Scientist Salary $85,024 Knoxville,TN March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Materials Scientist Salary $95,720 Knoxville,TN March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Materials Scientist Salary $105,945 Knoxville,TN March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Materials Scientist Salary $115,254 Knoxville,TN March 01, 2025
25% $85,024 10% $75,286 90% $115,254 75% $105,945 $95,720 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. Down a level:

    Chemist II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Materials Scientist

    4 - 7 years experience
    Master's Degree or MBA

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    Chemist IV

    7 + years experience
    Master's Degree or MBA

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Materials Scientist in Knoxville, TN. The base salary for Materials Scientist ranges from $85,024 to $105,945 with the average base salary of $95,720. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $85,024 to $105,945 with the average total cash compensation of $95,720.
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About Knoxville, Tennessee    Knoxville is a city in the U.S. state of Tennessee, and the county seat of Knox County. The city had an estimated population of 186,239 in 2016 and a ....More

Knoxville, Tennessee  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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