How much does a chemist make in Tennessee?
$87,930a year
Median yearly pay for chemists in Tennessee. That is $42.27 an hour or $7,328 a month.
- Hourly
- $42.27
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 960
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,530Median: $87,930Highest 10%: $132,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,530 | $23.33 | |
| 25th | $58,420 | $28.09 | |
| Median | $87,930 | $42.27 | |
| 75th | $104,000 | $50.01 | |
| 90th | $132,600 | $63.76 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Knoxville, TN | $99,790 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $92,490 |
| Memphis, TN | $76,980 |
| Nashville, TN | $48,530 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chemists.
| 21. Virginia | $96,650 |
| 22. Georgia | $92,750 |
| 23. New York | $90,600 |
| 24. Tennessee | $87,930 |
| 25. Vermont | $86,120 |
| 26. Iowa | $86,100 |
| 27. West Virginia | $85,560 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemist make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $42.27 ($87,930 a year).
Do chemists make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $87,930 against $91,240 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for chemist pay?
Tennessee ranks 24 of 51 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays chemists the most?
Knoxville, TN, with a median of $99,790 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.