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Chemical Technicians average salary by city in Tennessee
- Memphis$60,470
- Chattanooga$59,250
- Jackson$58,330
- Knoxville$55,850
- Nashville$55,250
- Cleveland$53,970
- Clarksville$53,580
- Johnson City$52,760
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | $60,470 | $56,390 | $47,650 | $50,768 | 92 |
| Chattanooga | $59,250 | $51,630 | $42,660 | $49,787 | 91 |
| Jackson | $58,330 | $57,390 | $46,830 | $49,048 | 86 |
| Knoxville | $55,850 | $50,230 | $47,420 | $47,055 | 93 |
| Nashville | $55,250 | $51,170 | $45,200 | $46,573 | 96 |
| Cleveland | $53,970 | $52,750 | $50,790 | $45,545 | 88 |
| Clarksville | $53,580 | $52,570 | $45,640 | $45,232 | 91 |
| Johnson City | $52,760 | $51,340 | $43,880 | $44,573 | 88 |
*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 19-4031.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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