DOL Median (Memphis, TN)
$67,829
vs National
-3.1%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$75,115
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$67,829
-3.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Physicists in Memphis, TN earns $67,829 in nominal terms, which is 3.1% below the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $75,115 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Memphis, TN
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - MEMPHIS | $176,010 | 1 |
| METHODIST LEBONHEUR HEALTHCARE | $128,960 | 1 |
| Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare | $128,960 | 2 |
| ST JUDE CHILDRENS RESEARCH HOSPITAL | $67,829 | 17 |
| The University of Memphis | $42,401 | 2 |
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How much does a Physicists make in Memphis, TN?
The median Physicists salary in Memphis, TN is $67,829 based on 16 DOL filings.
Is Memphis, TN a good place to work as a Physicists?
A Physicists in Memphis, TN earns 3.1% less than the national median of $70,000, or $75,115 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.