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Dental Hygienists average salary by city in Tennessee
- Nashville$90,800
- Knoxville$87,100
- Memphis$86,210
- Johnson City$84,950
- Chattanooga$84,830
- Kingsport$84,510
- Jackson$83,680
- Morristown$83,220
- Cleveland$80,950
- Clarksville$80,070
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville | $90,800 | $94,030 | $80,380 | $72,708 | 96 |
| Knoxville | $87,100 | $84,640 | $84,340 | $70,105 | 93 |
| Memphis | $86,210 | $78,580 | $75,870 | $69,479 | 92 |
| Johnson City | $84,950 | $80,070 | $78,000 | $68,592 | 88 |
| Chattanooga | $84,830 | $83,460 | $80,950 | $68,508 | 91 |
| Kingsport | $84,510 | $82,870 | $80,090 | $68,283 | 86 |
| Jackson | $83,680 | $82,750 | $78,130 | $67,699 | 86 |
| Morristown | $83,220 | $81,040 | $75,390 | $67,375 | 86 |
| Cleveland | $80,950 | $79,880 | $78,930 | $65,778 | 88 |
| Clarksville | $80,070 | $81,260 | $74,710 | $65,159 | 91 |
*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 29-1292.
- 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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