Data Scientist Salary in Memphis, TN
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The median data scientist in the Memphis area earns $102,220 a year ($49.14 an hour), 15% below the U.S. median ($120,230) and 2% above the Tennessee median ($100,330). Half of the 410 data scientists there earn between $82,610 and $136,250.
Median $102,220
10th: $63,12090th: $160,170
| Annual pay | Memphis area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $63,120 | $60,200 | $67,240 |
| 25th percentile | $82,610 | $77,770 | $85,660 |
| Median | $102,220 | $100,330 | $120,230 |
| 75th percentile | $136,250 | $131,930 | $158,880 |
| 90th percentile | $160,170 | $156,160 | $199,130 |
| Average | $110,110 | $105,200 | $126,800 |
| Jobs | 410 | 2,790 | 262,440 |
Memphis, TN ranks 39th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for data scientist pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($185,080).
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- Nashville, TN: $103,020
- San Jose, CA: $185,080
- San Francisco, CA: $170,110
- Seattle, WA: $164,740
- New York, NY: $135,980
- Baltimore, MD: $134,320
- Charlotte, NC: $132,460
- Washington, DC: $132,200
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- Software Developer: $125,580
- IT Support Specialist: $59,460
- Computer Systems Analyst: $100,640
- Network Administrator: $89,250
- Information Security Analyst: $97,370
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.