DOL Median (Knoxville, TN)
$40,603
vs National
-36.1%
National: $63,535BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$44,965
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$40,603
-36.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$63,535
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chemists in Knoxville, TN earns $40,603 in nominal terms, which is 36.1% below the national average of $63,535. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $44,965 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Knoxville, TN
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE, KNOXVILLE | $53,283 | 7 |
| University of Notre Dame du Lac | $42,000 | 41 |
| The University of Tennessee | $40,186 | 27 |
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How much does a Chemists make in Knoxville, TN?
The median Chemists salary in Knoxville, TN is $40,603 based on 21 DOL filings.
Is Knoxville, TN a good place to work as a Chemists?
A Chemists in Knoxville, TN earns 36.1% less than the national median of $63,535, or $44,965 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.