As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Research Biologist in Tennessee is $52,477. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $39,641 to a high of $63,415, with most professionals earning between $45,758 and $58,203.
| Percentile | Salary | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Research Biologist Salary | $39,641 | TN | April 01, 2025 |
| 25th Percentile Research Biologist Salary | $45,758 | TN | April 01, 2025 |
| 50th Percentile Research Biologist Salary | $52,477 | TN | April 01, 2025 |
| 75th Percentile Research Biologist Salary | $58,203 | TN | April 01, 2025 |
| 90th Percentile Research Biologist Salary | $63,415 | TN | April 01, 2025 |
A biologist is a scientist who has specialized knowledge in the field of biology, the scientific study of life. Biologists involved in fundamental research attempt to explore and further explain the underlying mechanisms that govern the functioning of living matter. Biologists involved in applied research attempt to develop or improve more specific processes and understanding, in fields such as medicine and industry. Biologists are interested in understanding the underlying mechanisms that govern the functioning of living matter as well as the complex properties that emerge from the biophysic...
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| Location | Avg. Salary | Date Updated |
|---|---|---|
| Location Adams, TN | Avg. Salary $51,058 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Adamsville, TN | Avg. Salary $48,449 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Afton, TN | Avg. Salary $49,929 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Alamo, TN | Avg. Salary $52,725 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Alcoa, TN | Avg. Salary $51,982 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Alexandria, TN | Avg. Salary $53,439 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Allardt, TN | Avg. Salary $51,636 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Allons, TN | Avg. Salary $52,538 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Allred, TN | Avg. Salary $51,636 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Alpine, TN | Avg. Salary $51,636 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
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About Tennessee Tennessee borders eight other states: Kentucky and Virginia to the north; North Carolina to the east; Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi on the south; ....More
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