Audiologists pay range in Knoxville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $74,340 a year or less, while the top 10% make $92,570 or more. The middle half of audiologists in Knoxville earn between $92,570 and $92,570.
- $74K10th
- $93K25th
- $93KMedian
- $93K75th
- $93K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $90,740 | $7,562 | $43.62 |
| Median | $92,570 | $7,714 | $44.50 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $92,570 | $7,714 | $44.50 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $92,570 | $7,714 | $44.50 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Audiologists pay in Knoxville vs. Tennessee and the U.S.
Audiologists in Knoxville earn about the same as the Tennessee average ($92,340) and 7% less than the U.S. average ($97,740). At the median the gap is -3% against the U.S. median of $95,780.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knoxville | $90,740 | $92,570 | $74,340 | $92,570 | n/a |
| Tennessee | $92,340 | $90,540 | $67,130 | $109,650 | 270 |
| United States | $97,740 | $95,780 | $64,610 | $133,120 | 13,660 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Audiologists salary after taxes in Knoxville
On the average salary of $90,740, a single filer in Knoxville takes home about $72,666 a year, or $6,055 a month and $2,795 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Knoxville a good place for audiologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Knoxville area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.6), so the average $90,740 buys what about $98,024 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Knoxville ($47,080). A typical home costs $367,158, or 4.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Audiologists salary in other Tennessee cities
Knoxville ranks 2nd of 3 Tennessee metro areas for this job; Nashville pays the most ($94,680).
Highest-paying cities for audiologists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($132,330).
- San Jose, CA$132,330
- San Francisco, CA$128,740
- Sacramento, CA$127,820
- Seattle, WA$126,310
- Los Angeles, CA$125,960
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Audiologists salary in Knoxville: questions
How much do audiologists make an hour in Knoxville?
$43.63 an hour on average, and $44.51 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level audiologists salary in Knoxville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $74,340 a year and the 25th percentile is $92,570, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the audiologists take-home pay in Knoxville?
About $72,666 a year ($6,055 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $90,740. Tennessee has no state income tax.
Do audiologists earn more in Knoxville than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% less than the U.S. average for this job ($97,740).
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 29-1181; area Knoxville, TN (28940). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 11.4%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
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