Chemical Technicians Salary in Knoxville, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Knoxville, TN

Median annual salary $49,860 -13.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.97
10th percentile $41,630
90th percentile $82,040
Employed locally 260
National median $57,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,630
    25th
    $47,010
    50th (median)
    $49,860
    75th
    $65,300
    90th
    $82,040

    Knoxville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,734 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Technicians salary vs area income 72% Median Chemical Technicians salary is 28% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Chemical Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Dothan, AL $128,190
    Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $88,990
    New Orleans-Metairie, LA $88,800
    Baton Rouge, LA $86,360
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $83,530
    Louisiana $83,480

    Nearby metros — Chemical Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $55,030
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $51,230
    Jackson, TN $50,070
    Cleveland, TN $49,900
    Johnson City, TN $49,750
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $48,420

    Related occupations in Knoxville, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $99,600
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $81,990
    Biological Technicians $58,520
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $78,410
    School Psychologists $72,540
    Chemists $89,330

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Technicians make per hour in Knoxville?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Technicians in Knoxville, TN is $23.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.38 or more per hour.

    Is Knoxville above or below average for Chemical Technicians salaries?

    The median Chemical Technicians salary in Knoxville, TN is 13.7% below the national median of $57,790. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Chemical Technicians in Knoxville?

    Entry-level Chemical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $41,630 per year in Knoxville, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,010.