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Butchers and Meat Cutters average salary by city in Tennessee
- Nashville$43,810
- Memphis$39,120
- Clarksville$39,020
- Knoxville$38,800
- Chattanooga$38,690
- Morristown$37,500
- Johnson City$36,250
- Jackson$35,450
- Kingsport$35,260
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville | $43,810 | $44,010 | $40,740 | $37,381 | 96 |
| Memphis | $39,120 | $37,260 | $33,220 | $33,613 | 92 |
| Clarksville | $39,020 | $36,900 | $36,480 | $33,533 | 91 |
| Knoxville | $38,800 | $37,580 | $33,910 | $33,356 | 93 |
| Chattanooga | $38,690 | $40,580 | $33,720 | $33,267 | 91 |
| Morristown | $37,500 | $39,960 | $35,780 | $32,311 | 86 |
| Johnson City | $36,250 | $35,570 | $32,950 | $31,307 | 88 |
| Jackson | $35,450 | $38,840 | $32,150 | $30,664 | 86 |
| Kingsport | $35,260 | $35,430 | $31,010 | $30,511 | 86 |
*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 51-3021.
- 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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