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Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks average salary by city in Tennessee
- Nashville$53,720
- Memphis$50,490
- Knoxville$49,040
- Chattanooga$48,730
- Clarksville$46,590
- Kingsport$46,530
- Jackson$46,320
- Morristown$44,680
- Cleveland$44,180
- Johnson City$43,470
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville | $53,720 | $50,810 | $45,130 | $45,344 | 96 |
| Memphis | $50,490 | $48,400 | $41,000 | $42,749 | 92 |
| Knoxville | $49,040 | $47,320 | $39,400 | $41,584 | 93 |
| Chattanooga | $48,730 | $46,920 | $39,250 | $41,335 | 91 |
| Clarksville | $46,590 | $46,280 | $38,100 | $39,615 | 91 |
| Kingsport | $46,530 | $45,670 | $37,640 | $39,567 | 86 |
| Jackson | $46,320 | $45,240 | $37,240 | $39,398 | 86 |
| Morristown | $44,680 | $44,040 | $35,940 | $38,080 | 86 |
| Cleveland | $44,180 | $43,660 | $35,790 | $37,679 | 88 |
| Johnson City | $43,470 | $40,700 | $36,090 | $37,108 | 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 43-3031.
- 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.
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