Chemical Technicians Salary in Tennessee
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Tennessee
Chemical Technicians in Tennessee earn a median salary of $48,802 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -15.6% vs the national median of $57,790. An estimated 1,400 chemical technicians are employed across Tennessee, with salaries ranging from $45,200 to $55,030 depending on location.
$48,802
Avg median salary in Tennessee
$55,030
Highest paying metro
$45,200
Lowest paying metro
1,400
Employed in Tennessee
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Chemical Technicians salaries by city in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $55,030 | $48,190 | $65,390 | 250 |
| Nashville, TN | $51,230 | $43,770 | $62,760 | 320 |
| Jackson, TN | $50,070 | $46,820 | $71,350 | 30 |
| Cleveland, TN | $49,900 | $48,660 | $53,960 | 40 |
| Knoxville, TN | $49,860 | $47,010 | $65,300 | 260 |
| Johnson City, TN | $49,750 | $41,410 | $58,040 | 60 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $48,420 | $44,990 | $60,230 | 100 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $47,580 | $43,680 | $55,600 | 30 |
| West Tennessee | $46,840 | $42,580 | $53,730 | 120 |
| North Central Tennessee | $46,000 | $39,640 | $56,870 | 30 |
| South Central Tennessee | $45,740 | $43,840 | $51,920 | 50 |
| East Tennessee | $45,200 | $40,020 | $58,280 | 110 |