How much does a chemical technician make in Tennessee?
$54,840a year
Median yearly pay for chemical technicians in Tennessee. That is $26.37 an hour or $4,570 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.37
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 40 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,290Median: $54,840Highest 10%: $77,990
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,290 | $19.85 | |
| 25th | $46,360 | $22.29 | |
| Median | $54,840 | $26.37 | |
| 75th | $63,470 | $30.51 | |
| 90th | $77,990 | $37.50 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Jackson, TN | $57,390 |
| Memphis, TN | $56,390 |
| Cleveland, TN | $52,750 |
| Clarksville, TN | $52,570 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $51,630 |
| Johnson City, TN | $51,340 |
| Nashville, TN | $51,170 |
| Knoxville, TN | $50,230 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chemical technicians.
| 37. District of Columbia | $56,530 |
| 38. Wyoming | $56,320 |
| 39. New Mexico | $55,120 |
| 40. Tennessee | $54,840 |
| 41. Mississippi | $54,580 |
| 42. Idaho | $54,560 |
| 43. Florida | $54,050 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemical technician make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $26.37 ($54,840 a year).
Do chemical technicians make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $54,840 against $60,390 nationally, 9% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for chemical technician pay?
Tennessee ranks 40 of 51 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays chemical technicians the most?
Jackson, TN, with a median of $57,390 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.