Chemical Technicians pay in Tennessee
In Tennessee, the median pay for chemical technicians is $26.36 an hour ($54,840 a year). About 1,470 people work in this job there.
That is 9% lower than the U.S. median ($60,390). Tennessee ranks 40th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for chemical technicians in Tennessee
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $19.85 | $41,290 |
| 25% of workers | $22.29 | $46,360 |
| Half of workers (median) | $26.36 | $54,840 |
| 75% of workers | $30.52 | $63,470 |
| 90% of workers | $37.49 | $77,990 |
Chemical Technicians pay in Tennessee metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson | $57,390 | 30 |
| Memphis | $56,390 | 200 |
| Cleveland | $52,750 | 40 |
| Clarksville | $52,570 | 60 |
| Chattanooga | $51,630 | 100 |
| Johnson City | $51,340 | 40 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin | $51,170 | 280 |
| Knoxville | $50,230 | 170 |
Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for chemical technicians
- Typical education to start: Associate's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +4.9% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 7,600 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Tennessee
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other | $62,050 |
| Biological Technicians | $50,840 |
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