Chemical Engineers in Tennessee. BLS OES + DOL OFLC + reader-reported submissions. How this is built →
2025 wage data not published for chemical engineers in Tennessee
The Bureau of Labor Statistics suppresses wage estimates when the surveyed cell has too few employers to publish a figure without revealing individual firm pay. The privacy redaction happens upstream, before the data reaches us.
BLS still reports an estimated 480 workers in this role in Tennessee in 2025.
Use national figures and adjacent states below as a reference, or check BLS confidentiality rules for context.
Salary distribution
Where Tennessee chemical engineers fall on the wage curve.
Distribution not available
The Bureau of Labor Statistics suppresses wage percentiles for this occupation and state when the surveyed cell has too few employers to publish without revealing individual firm pay. National figures and adjacent states below remain a useful reference.
Chemical Engineers in Tennessee: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 24 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $109,970. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.
By DOL wage level
DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.
| Level | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|
| Level I — entry | 6 | $86,352 |
| Level II — qualified | 10 | $87,956 |
| Level III — experienced | 5 | $120,480 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 3 | $180,000 |
Top employers filing for this role
Companies with the most certified filings for Chemical Engineers in Tennessee. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.
| Employer | Most-filed title | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| UT-BATTELLE, LLC (OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LABORATORY) | Postdoc Res Assoc-Platinum Group Metals Recycling Specialist | 13 | $87,956 |
| Kanadevia Inova U.S.A. LLC | Senior Process Engineer | 2 | $105,000 |
| Occidental Petroleum Corporation | Eng Process Staff Sr | 2 | $180,000 |
| Albemarle Corporation | R&T Engineer | 1 | $145,730 |
| BIOENERGY DEVELOPMENT GROUP LLC | PROJECT ENGINEER | 1 | $74,235 |
| Eastman Chemical Company | PhD Engineer | 1 | $117,000 |
| EVONIK CORPORATION | Plant Engineer | 1 | $90,000 |
| Melaleuca, Inc. | Quality Assurance Principal Specialist | 1 | $81,266 |
| MP Assets Corporation | Sr. Coating Process Engineer | 1 | $115,274 |
| UFS Holdings Inc. | Global IP & Technology Leader | 1 | $104,666 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- Technical Staff Member - Polarization at UT-BATTELLE, LLC (OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LABORATORY)$125,291Oak RidgeWage Level IIDecided —I-200-26084-729344
- Plant Engineer at EVONIK CORPORATION$90,000EtowahWage Level IDecided Feb 4, 2026I-200-26028-597461
- R&T Engineer at Albemarle Corporation$145,730New JohnsonvilleWage Level IVDecided Aug 29, 2025I-200-25234-261167
- Eng Process Staff Sr at Occidental Petroleum Corporation$180,000KnoxvilleWage Level IVDecided Aug 11, 2025I-200-25216-220381
- R&D Associate Staff Member in Catalysis for Emission Control at UT-BATTELLE, LLC (OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LABORATORY)$127,568Oak RidgeWage Level IIDecided Jul 25, 2025I-200-25199-184554
- Global IP & Technology Leader at UFS Holdings Inc.$104,666BristolWage Level IIDecided Jul 21, 2025I-200-25195-171651
- Quality Assurance Principal Specialist at Melaleuca, Inc.$81,266KnoxvilleWage Level IDecided Jun 23, 2025I-200-25164-092061
- Postdoc Research Assc-Emerging and Solid-State Batteries at UT-BATTELLE, LLC (OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LABORATORY)$87,956Oak RidgeWage Level IIDecided Jun 23, 2025I-200-25164-089631
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.
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Chemical Engineers pay by experience level in Tennessee
Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.
Chemical Engineers in Tennessee, by industry
Median offered wage across 24 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Professional services leads with a median of $87,956.
| Industry | Largest employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional services | UT-BATTELLE, LLC (OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LABORATORY) | 15 | $87,956 |
| Manufacturing | Albemarle Corporation | 7 | $104,666 |
| Energy and utilities | Occidental Petroleum Corporation | 2 | $180,000 |
Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.
Wage trend
Median annual wage in Tennessee over the past 3 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2025 dollars.
Typical entry
Education
Bachelor's degree
Experience
None
On-the-job training
None
Top skills (O*NET)
- 5.0 / 5
Engineering and Technology
Knowledge
- 4.8 / 5
Mathematics
Knowledge
- 4.8 / 5
Chemistry
Knowledge
- 4.4 / 5
Physics
Knowledge
- 4.3 / 5
Production and Processing
Knowledge
- 4.3 / 5
Design
Knowledge
- 4.3 / 5
Science
Basic skill
- 4.1 / 5
Complex Problem Solving
Technical
Common tasks (O*NET)
- 01
Monitor and analyze data from processes and experiments.
- 02
Develop safety procedures to be employed by workers operating equipment or working in close proximity to ongoing chemical reactions.
- 03
Develop processes to separate components of liquids or gases or generate electrical currents, using controlled chemical processes.
- 04
Troubleshoot problems with chemical manufacturing processes.
- 05
Evaluate chemical equipment and processes to identify ways to optimize performance or to ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
- 06
Conduct research to develop new and improved chemical manufacturing processes.
- 07
Perform laboratory studies of steps in manufacture of new products and test proposed processes in small-scale operation, such as a pilot plant.
- 08
Prepare estimate of production costs and production progress reports for management.
10-year outlook
Growth 2024 → 2034
+2.3%
Projected annual openings
—
BLS outlook
Average growth
Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034 cycle.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Chemical Engineers a growing field?
- BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 2.3% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
- What education is required for Chemical Engineers?
- BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.