What is the median salary for Computer and Information Research Scientists in Tennessee?

According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Computer and Information Research Scientists in Tennessee is $105,680.

How does Tennessee compare to the national median for Computer and Information Research Scientists?

The Tennessee median is -27.2% versus the BLS national figure of $145,146.

What is the salary range for Computer and Information Research Scientists in Tennessee?

BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $74,980 and the 90th-percentile at $139,870, which captures most full-time workers in the role.

Is Computer and Information Research Scientists a growing field?

BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 19.9% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.

What education is required for Computer and Information Research Scientists?

BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Master's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.

Computer and Information Research Scientists Salary in Tennessee

Median annual$105,680

Mean annual$103,690

Range (10th to 90th)$74,980 to $139,870

Tennessee employment—

State vs national-27.2% vs national

Salary distribution

Where Tennessee computer and information research scientists fall on the wage curve.

Annual wage distribution

Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)

The middle 50% of workers earn between $82,710 and $112,320, with a median of $105,680.

Real disclosed salaries

Computer and Information Research Scientists in Tennessee: actual employer-disclosed pay

Public records from 61 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $133,000. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.

By DOL wage level

DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.

Level	Filings	Median offer
Level I — entry	5	$87,550
Level II — qualified	37	$126,511
Level III — experienced	7	$158,594
Level IV — fully competent	4	$140,783

Top employers filing for this role

Companies with the most certified filings for Computer and Information Research Scientists in Tennessee. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.

Employer	Most-filed title	Filings	Median
UT-BATTELLE, LLC (OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LABORATORY)	Research Scientist in Quantum Computer Science	40	$136,761
Vanderbilt University	Postdoctoral Research Scholar	11	$116,416
SQUAD SOFTWARE, INC.	AI SOLUTIONS ARCHITECT	2	$204,000
THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE	Research Assistant Professor	2	$81,808
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare	Health Information Data Scientist I	1	$88,691
ST. JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL	Computational Research Scientist	1	$86,320
Amazon.com Services LLC	Applied Scientist II	1	$184,000
AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC	RESEARCH SCIENTIST III	1	$178,000
Fujitsu Research of America, Inc.	Senior Researcher	1	$160,000
The University of Tennessee	Research Asst. Professor - Intelligent Transportation System	1	$87,550

Recent sample filings

A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.

Research Scientist, Quantum HPC Systems at UT-BATTELLE, LLC (OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LABORATORY)
$140,196
OAk RIdgeDecided Dec 11, 2025I-200-25338-458969
AI SOLUTIONS ARCHITECT at SQUAD SOFTWARE, INC.
$204,000
FRANKLINDecided Dec 8, 2025I-200-25335-448044
Postdoctoral Research Scholar at Vanderbilt University
$84,000
NashvilleDecided Nov 14, 2025I-200-25307-363947
Health Information Data Scientist I at Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare
$88,691
MemphisWage Level IDecided Aug 25, 2025I-200-25230-248473
Research Scientist in A.I. and Machine Learning at UT-BATTELLE, LLC (OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LABORATORY)
$137,948
Oak RidgeWage Level IIDecided Aug 14, 2025I-200-25219-227814
Computational Research Scientist at ST. JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL
$86,320
MemphisWage Level IIDecided Aug 12, 2025I-200-25217-221464
Research Scientist in Quantum Computer Science at UT-BATTELLE, LLC (OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LABORATORY)
$151,997
Oak RidgeWage Level IIDecided Aug 5, 2025I-200-25210-206175
Postdoctoral Research Associate-Computational Nuclear Physic at UT-BATTELLE, LLC (OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LABORATORY)
$96,221
Oak RidgeWage Level IIDecided Aug 5, 2025I-200-25211-208555

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.

By seniority

Computer and Information Research Scientists pay by experience level in Tennessee

Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.

Entry →Mid →Senior →Lead →

Specialties

Computer and Information Research Scientists specialties in Tennessee

Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 22 certified offers. The most common variant is Research Scientist, Quantum HPC Systems at a median of $144,569.

Specialty	Top employer	Filings	Median offer
Research Scientist, Quantum HPC Systems	UT-BATTELLE, LLC (OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LABORATORY)	9	$144,569
Computational Scientist, Quantum Computing and Dynamics	UT-BATTELLE, LLC (OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LABORATORY)	4	$132,337
Research Scientist in Quantum Computer Science	UT-BATTELLE, LLC (OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LABORATORY)	3	$151,997
Postdoctoral Research Scholar	Vanderbilt University	3	$80,000
Research Assistant Professor	Vanderbilt University	3	$85,000

Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.

Pay by industry

Computer and Information Research Scientists in Tennessee, by industry

Median offered wage across 61 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Professional services leads with a median of $137,455.

Industry	Largest employer	Filings	Median offer
Professional services	UT-BATTELLE, LLC (OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LABORATORY)	41	$137,455
Education	Vanderbilt University	14	$88,812
Technology and software	SQUAD SOFTWARE, INC.	2	$204,000
Healthcare	Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare	2	$87,506
Retail and wholesale	Amazon.com Services LLC	2	$181,000

Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.

Wage trend

Median annual wage in Tennessee over the past 2 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2024 dollars.

Median annual wage, Tennessee2023 to 2024

Typical entry

Education
Master's degree
Experience
None
On-the-job training
None

Top skills (O*NET)

Computers and Electronics
Knowledge
4.6 / 5
Inductive Reasoning
Ability
4.1 / 5
Deductive Reasoning
Ability
4.1 / 5
Mathematics
Knowledge
4.1 / 5
Oral Expression
Ability
4.0 / 5
Judgment and Decision Making
Technical
4.0 / 5
Critical Thinking
Cross-functional
4.0 / 5
Oral Comprehension
Ability
4.0 / 5

Common tasks (O*NET)

01
Analyze problems to develop solutions involving computer hardware and software.
02
Apply theoretical expertise and innovation to create or apply new technology, such as adapting principles for applying computers to new uses.
03
Assign or schedule tasks to meet work priorities and goals.
04
Maintain network hardware and software, direct network security measures, and monitor networks to ensure availability to system users.
05
Meet with managers, vendors, and others to solicit cooperation and resolve problems.
06
Design computers and the software that runs them.
07
Conduct logical analyses of business, scientific, engineering, and other technical problems, formulating mathematical models of problems for solution by computers.
08
Evaluate project plans and proposals to assess feasibility issues.

10-year outlook

Growth 2024 → 2034

+19.9%

Projected annual openings

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BLS outlook

Growing much faster than average

Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034 cycle.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the median salary for Computer and Information Research Scientists in Tennessee?: According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Computer and Information Research Scientists in Tennessee is $105,680.
How does Tennessee compare to the national median for Computer and Information Research Scientists?: The Tennessee median is -27.2% versus the BLS national figure of $145,146.
What is the salary range for Computer and Information Research Scientists in Tennessee?: BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $74,980 and the 90th-percentile at $139,870, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
Is Computer and Information Research Scientists a growing field?: BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 19.9% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
What education is required for Computer and Information Research Scientists?: BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Master's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.

Disclaimer

Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.