How much does a Research Chemist make in TN?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Research Chemist in Tennessee is $93,156. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $82,747 to $103,107, with most professionals earning between $73,269 and $112,167.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Research Chemist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $73,269 TN April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $82,747 TN April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $93,156 TN April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $103,107 TN April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $112,167 TN April 01, 2025
25% $82,747 10% $73,269 90% $112,167 75% $103,107 $93,156 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Adams, TN Avg. Salary $99,387 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Adamsville, TN Avg. Salary $94,309 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Afton, TN Avg. Salary $97,190 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alamo, TN Avg. Salary $102,632 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alcoa, TN Avg. Salary $101,186 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alexandria, TN Avg. Salary $104,023 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Allardt, TN Avg. Salary $100,513 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Allons, TN Avg. Salary $102,268 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Allred, TN Avg. Salary $100,513 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alpine, TN Avg. Salary $100,513 Date Updated April 01, 2025
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    Chemist II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Research Chemist

    4 - 7 years experience
    Master's Degree or MBA

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    Chemist IV

    7 + years experience
    Master's Degree or MBA

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