Chemist Salary in Tennessee
Based on 820+ workers in Tennessee
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (TN)
$65,340
$31.413/hr
vs National Average
$86,969
-24.9% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$44K – $122K
820 employed in Tennessee
Salary Distribution — Chemist in Tennessee
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $43,540 |
| 25th percentile | $45,810 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $65,340 |
| 75th percentile | $94,390 |
| 90th percentile | $121,990 |
Historical Salary Trend — Chemist in Tennessee vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $68,260 |
| 2023 | $83,980 |
| 2024 | $65,340 |
| Year | Tennessee Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $68,260 | $79,362 |
| 2023 | $83,980 | $83,812 |
| 2024 | $65,340 | $86,969 |