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Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in Tennessee
- Knoxville$100,610
- Chattanooga$85,680
- Memphis$83,610
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knoxville | $100,610 | $88,440 | $71,270 | $79,609 | 93 |
| Chattanooga | $85,680 | $74,450 | $59,730 | $69,106 | 91 |
| Memphis | $83,610 | $76,010 | $60,730 | $67,650 | 92 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Tennessee has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other states
More about pay in Tennessee
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 25-1052.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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