Biochemist salary in Nashville, TN
Based on 16 certified H-1B filings in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Franklin.
Median salary$75,071
Middle 50%$71.5k–$82.5k
vs. national median−6%comparison median $79,802
Filings16FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $66,934 |
| 25th | $71,450 |
| 50th (median) | $75,071 |
| 75th | $82,500 |
| 90th | $91,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $57,921 | $53,545 | $61,650 | 10 |
| FY2021 | $62,294 | $57,723 | $69,536 | 11 |
| FY2022 | – | – | – | 4 |
| FY2023 | $68,000 | $66,000 | $77,588 | 17 |
| FY2024 | $70,500 | $61,326 | $74,292 | 15 |
| FY2025 | – | – | – | 7 |
| FY2026 | – | – | – | 9 |
Cost of living
Nashville's median Biochemist salary of $75,071 is worth about $77,900 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Nashville = 96.3).
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt University | $74,106 | 14 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | – | 0 |
| Mid-level · Level II | too few | 6 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 7 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.