The median annual wage for Chemists in Knoxville, TN is $89,330 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $84,920.
Pay spans roughly $51,980 at the 10th percentile to $113,730 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $42.95 per hour. An estimated 140 people work as chemists in Knoxville, TN.
| Median (annual) | $89,330 |
| Mean (annual) | $84,920 |
| Median (hourly) | $42.95 |
| 10th percentile | $51,980 |
| 90th percentile | $113,730 |
| Employment | 140 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.