Materials Scientists take-home pay in Tennessee
The median materials scientists in Tennessee earns $69,010. After taxes that leaves about $57,379 a year, or $4,782 a month. Your effective tax rate is about 16.9%.
$57,379 take-home a year
| Gross pay | $69,010 |
| Federal income tax | −$6,352 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,279 |
| Tennessee income tax (approx.) | −$0 |
| Monthly take-home | $4,782 |
| Every two weeks | $2,207 |
Estimate for a single filer taking the standard deduction, 2026 federal rules. State tax uses an approximate effective rate; local taxes and pre-tax deductions are not included.