Chemists Salary in Nashville, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN

Median annual salary $45,810 -45.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.02
10th percentile $39,540
90th percentile $89,040
Employed locally 330
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,540
    25th
    $45,810
    50th (median)
    $45,810
    75th
    $63,840
    90th
    $89,040

    Nashville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,499 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 56% Median Chemists salary is 44% below 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
    Knoxville, TN $89,330
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $77,590
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $71,990

    Related occupations in Nashville, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $84,850
    Biological Technicians $56,450
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $78,900
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $76,700
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $92,320
    School Psychologists $72,240

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in Nashville?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Nashville, TN is $22.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.85 or more per hour.

    Is Nashville above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Nashville, TN is 45.6% below 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 Nashville?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $39,540 per year in Nashville, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,810.