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Chemists average salary by city in Tennessee
- Chattanooga$100,300
- Knoxville$97,840
- Memphis$84,480
- Nashville$60,870
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga | $100,300 | $92,490 | $71,860 | $79,391 | 91 |
| Knoxville | $97,840 | $99,790 | $84,520 | $77,660 | 93 |
| Memphis | $84,480 | $76,980 | $59,940 | $68,262 | 92 |
| Nashville | $60,870 | $48,530 | $48,530 | $51,089 | 96 |
*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.
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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 19-2031.
- 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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