Chemists Salary in Knoxville, TN

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

Median annual salary $89,330 +6.2% vs national
Median hourly $42.95
10th percentile $51,980
90th percentile $113,730
Employed locally 140
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,980
    25th
    $60,640
    50th (median)
    $89,330
    75th
    $94,390
    90th
    $113,730

    Knoxville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,734 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 128% Median Chemists salary is 28% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Chemists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $153,320
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $145,430
    Albuquerque, NM $137,740
    New Mexico $134,370
    Maryland $131,910
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $130,830

    Nearby metros — Chemists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $77,590
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $71,990
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $45,810

    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
    Chemical Technicians $49,860
    School Psychologists $72,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in Knoxville?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Knoxville, TN is $42.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.39 or more per hour.

    Is Knoxville above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Knoxville, TN is 6.2% above the national median of $84,150. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Chemists in Knoxville?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $51,980 per year in Knoxville, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,640.