H-1B Salary in Tennessee, 2026 LCA Data
DOL LCA disclosure data for all H-1B filings in Tennessee (FY2019–2026).25,920 certified petitions analyzed across all roles and employers.
Prevailing Wage Levels
Wage level determines H-1B lottery selection odds in Tennessee.
Filing Volume Trend, Tennessee
Top H-1B Roles in Tennessee
| Role (SOC Title) | Filings | Avg Wage | LCA Data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | 6,053 | $112K | TN detail → |
| Software Developers, Applications | 1,783 | $97K | TN detail → |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | 1,242 | $89K | Salary data → |
| Computer Systems Analysts | 1,137 | $93K | Salary data → |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | 912 | $92K | Salary data → |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | 849 | $74K | Salary data → |
| Information Technology Project Managers | 812 | $102K | TN detail → |
| Computer Programmers | 706 | $94K | Salary data → |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 643 | $152K | Salary data → |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | 637 | $98K | Salary data → |
| Industrial Engineers | 541 | $98K | Salary data → |
| Data Scientists | 469 | $107K | TN detail → |
| Operations Research Analysts | 410 | $100K | Salary data → |
| Database Administrators | 371 | $105K | Salary data → |
| Physicians, All Other | 292 | $232K | TN detail → |
Top H-1B Sponsors in Tennessee
Employers by total certified LCA filings in Tennessee (FY2019–2026). For approval rates and full sponsor profiles, see the H-1B sponsor database.
Green Card (PERM) Sponsorship in Tennessee
PERM (ETA-9089) is the labor certification step of the employment-based green card process, a separate DOL filing from the H-1B LCA data above. Real PERM filing counts for Tennessee, DOL disclosure data 2007–2026.
| Worksite City | PERM Filings | Certified | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | 3,515 | 2,626 | $72K |
| Nashville | 2,332 | 2,127 | $91K |
| Franklin | 718 | 578 | $93K |
| Murfreesboro | 693 | 144 | $51K |
| Brentwood | 626 | 572 | $99K |
| Chattanooga | 597 | 515 | $85K |
| Knoxville | 594 | 515 | $77K |
| Union City | 543 | 434 | $25K |
Explore H-1B Data by Role in Tennessee
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Data sourced from DOL LCA public disclosure files (FY2019–2026). Certified petitions only. Wage ranges exclude outliers below $30K or above $1M. Prevailing wage levels per DOL OES definitions. Lottery entry weights reflect the DHS wage-weighted H-1B selection rule effective February 27, 2026; USCIS has not published official aggregate selection-rate percentages by wage level, so none are stated here.