Outpaid

Vanderbilt University
Biochemists and Biophysicists salary
in Nashville, TN

Vanderbilt University filed a median base wage of $75,205 across 6 certified LCA filings for Biochemists and Biophysicists (SOC 19-1021) in Nashville, TN. The middle half ran $72,825–$77,352.

Vanderbilt University · Biochemists and Biophysicists · Nashville, TN · DOL FILINGS
Median
$75,205
25th pct
$72,825
75th pct
$77,352
90th pct
$84,000
6 DOL FILINGS · RANGE $67,375–$90,000▬ BLS OEWS TN, ALL EMPLOYERS · P25 $115,270 · MEDIAN $134,560 · P75 $188,180
P25 $72.8KMEDIAN $75.2KP75 · ASK $77.4K$67.4K$90.0K
30 SECONDS · NO SIGNUP · ON-DEVICE

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RECENT FILINGS · PUBLIC DOL CASE NUMBERS

I-200-26096-761320Level III$90,000
I-200-26089-740138Level III$78,000
I-200-26089-739480Level III$75,409
I-200-26057-666470Level III$75,000
I-200-25324-424991Level II$72,100
I-200-25352-493709Level II$67,375

SAME ROLE, OTHER VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY WORKSITES

BY DOL WAGE LEVEL (APPROXIMATE SENIORITY)

LEVEL I · 0–2 YRS*
—
0 filings
LEVEL II · 3–5 YRS*
—
2 filings
LEVEL III · 6–9 YRS*
$76,705
4 filings
LEVEL IV · 10+ YRS*
—
0 filings

*Levels are set by the job’s requirements, not the worker’s years; the year bands are an approximate guide. Medians shown only with 3+ filings from Vanderbilt University.

Questions

How much does Vanderbilt University pay Biochemists and Biophysicists in Nashville, TN?

Across 6 certified DOL filings for visa-sponsored Biochemists and Biophysicists positions in Nashville, TN, Vanderbilt University filed a median base wage of $75,205. The middle half ran $72,825 to $77,352, and the 90th percentile was $84,000.

Does this include bonus or stock?

No. LCA filings report the base wage offered for a position. Bonus, equity and benefits are not included, so total compensation is usually higher at large tech employers.

Is this every Vanderbilt University employee?

No. Employers file an LCA for each position they sponsor on an H-1B or similar visa. These are real government filings, but they don't cover employees who didn't need visa sponsorship.

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Source: U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx), certified full-time filings only; wage = midpoint of the filed base-wage range, annualized (base pay, not bonus or equity). Blue band: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state), P25–P75 for all employers in the state. Built 2026-10-11. Filings cover visa-sponsored positions and may not represent all employees. Not legal or financial advice.