Scientist Salary in Memphis, TN

50 certified H-1B filings

According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Scientist in Memphis is $86,118 — 29% below the national median of $121,514.

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$86,118
Average
$51,670
Min Est.
$155,012
Max Est.
50
Filings

Top Employers for Scientist in Memphis

CompanyAvg. SalaryFilings
ST. JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL $86,320 48
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Scientist in Other Cities

South San Francisco, CA
$136,025
29 filings
Bethesda, MD
$96,442
18 filings
Cambridge, MA
$121,661
18 filings
Exton, PA
$71,245
17 filings
Boston, MA
$107,808
16 filings
New York, NY
$122,566
10 filings
San Francisco, CA
$103,976
10 filings
Columbia, MO
$57,899
9 filings

Other Roles in Memphis

Postdoctoral Research Associate ($72,529) Assistant Professor ($91,544) Associate Scientist ($66,368) Software Developer ($95,594) Postdoctoral Scholar ($56,952) Software Engineer ($108,631) Classroom Teacher - Mathematics ($54,676) Systems Engineer ($114,337)
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Source: US Department of Labor LCA Disclosure Data. Updated: Q1 FY2025.