Chemists Salary in Tennessee
Ranked #36 of 51 · TN
12% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $88,400 ≈ $43/hr
Median annual salary $87,930
Employment 960
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $48,530P25 $58,420 Median $87,930P75 $104,030P90 $132,630
About 80% of chemistss in Tennessee earn between $48,530 and $132,630. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean chemists salary in Tennessee is $88,400, about 12% below the U.S. average ($100,450). That works out to roughly $43/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knoxville, TN | $99,790 | $97,840 | 100 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $92,490 | $100,300 | 50 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $76,980 | $84,480 | 120 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $48,530 | $60,870 | 320 |