Chemist Salary in Tennessee
Based on 960+ workers in Tennessee
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (TN)
$87,930
$42.274/hr
vs National Average
$92,010
-4.4% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$49K – $133K
960 employed in Tennessee
Salary Distribution — Chemist in Tennessee
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $48,530 |
| 25th percentile | $58,420 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $87,930 |
| 75th percentile | $104,030 |
| 90th percentile | $132,630 |
Historical Salary Trend — Chemist in Tennessee vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $68,260 |
| 2023 | $83,980 |
| 2024 | $65,340 |
| 2025 | $87,930 |
| Year | Tennessee Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $68,260 | $79,362 |
| 2023 | $83,980 | $83,812 |
| 2024 | $65,340 | $86,969 |
| 2025 | $87,930 | $92,010 |