Prevailing Wage in Tennessee
H-1B wage levels and prevailing wages from 7,246 certified filings in Tennessee
$117,289Median Prevailing Wage
$111,088Avg. Actual Salary
+20%Salary vs Prevailing Wage
7,246Filings
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the median H-1B prevailing wage in Tennessee is $117,289 across 7,246 certified filings, with actual salaries averaging 20% above the wage floor.
Wage Levels in Tennessee
| Level | Filings | Median Prevailing Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Level I | 1,206 | $59,520 |
| Level II | 2,843 | $82,742 |
| Level III | 1,694 | $98,842 |
| Level IV | 1,238 | $119,205 |
Wage levels reflect experience and responsibility: Level I is entry level (17th percentile of the local wage distribution), Level IV is fully competent (67th percentile). See the national prevailing wage guide for full definitions.
Top H-1B Roles in Tennessee: Salary vs Prevailing Wage
| Job Title | Filings | Avg. Prevailing Wage | Avg. Actual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developer | 216 | $96,384 | $100,865 |
| Assistant Professor | 153 | $69,636 | $117,543 |
| Software Engineer | 133 | $88,876 | $101,874 |
| Postdoctoral Research Associate | 97 | $51,535 | $72,628 |
| Data Engineer | 63 | $88,570 | $94,745 |
| Clinical Nurse III | 61 | $71,057 | $71,057 |
| Full Stack Developer Advisor | 51 | $115,134 | $117,392 |
| Scientist | 50 | $61,525 | $86,118 |
| Senior Software Engineer | 48 | $114,912 | $125,035 |
| Architect | 40 | $70,955 | $80,412 |
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