How much does a Chemist make in Memphis, TN? The average Chemist salary in Memphis, TN is $101,801 as of March 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $91,066 and $113,648. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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NPower Solutions - Braidwood , IL
Chemist Location: Braidwood (IL) Duration: 3/10/2025 to 6/13/2025 Job Description: The Chemist will be assisting with ODCM/Radiochemistry task items while the current site chemist is on temporary ...
LinkedIn - 1 day ago
Amtec Staffing - San Fernando , CA
R&D Product Development Senior Chemist Location: San Fernando California 91340 Industry: Food and Beverage Manufacturing General Description of Duties Analyzes, develops and improves new and existing ...
LinkedIn - 1 day ago
Blue River Coatings - Hastings , NE
Associate Chemist • 0 - 2 years' direct work experience in the coatings field • BA or BS degree in Chemistry or closely allied field • Develops product and customer knowledge including ...
LinkedIn - 6 days ago
Country Life - Hauppauge , NY
Chemist II: in additional to the above * Qualification and maintenance of primary and secondary standards of raw material and finished products. * Maintains R&D raw material inventory, laboratory ...
LinkedIn - 2 days ago
Net2Source Inc. - Pasadena , CA
Title: Chemist (0-3 years) Duration: 12 months Location: Pasadena, CA Job Description: • Work closely with senior scientists to accomplish team objectives and research milestones. • Design ...
LinkedIn - 7 days ago
Trylak Technologies - Fairfield , NJ
Specialty paint, coatings, and additives company is looking for a Coatings Chemist with application development experience. The position is located in Fairfield, NJ Responsibilities: * Solve customer ...
LinkedIn - 1 day ago

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Chemist in Memphis, TN. The base salary for Chemist ranges from $91,066 to $113,648 with the average base salary of $101,801. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $94,927 to $122,582 with the average total cash compensation of $107,439.

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About Memphis, Tennessee    Memphis is a city located along the Mississippi River in southwestern Shelby County, Tennessee, United States. The 2017 city population was 652,236, m....More

Memphis, Tennessee  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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Skills associated with Chemist: Regulatory Compliance

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