Data Scientists salary
in Memphis, TN-MS-AR
Data Scientists in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro earn a median of $102,220 a year, based on BLS estimates for 410 jobs (May 2025). That is 15% below the U.S. median of $120,230 and 2% above the TN statewide median of $100,330. It ranks #63 of 109 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE410 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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EMPLOYERS FILING FOR THIS JOB IN MEMPHIS · VISA-SPONSORED BASE WAGES
Median of each employer’s DOL LCA filings (5+ filings) in this metro, FY2026 Q3. Covers sponsored positions only.
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Questions
What is the average Data Scientists salary in Memphis?
The BLS median is $102,220 a year (May 2025). Half of the 410 jobs pay between $82,610 and $136,250. The 10th percentile is $63,120 and the 90th is $160,170.
Is Memphis a high-paying metro for Data Scientists?
That is 15% below the U.S. median of $120,230 and 2% above the TN statewide median of $100,330. It ranks #63 of 109 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Which employers pay Data Scientists the most in Memphis?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were FedEx Freight ($124,153), Federal Express ($121,306), AutoZone ($94,252). These are base wages for sponsored positions, not all employees.
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.