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Dentists, General average salary by city in Tennessee
- Nashville$228,100
- Memphis$208,090
- Johnson City$190,040
- Kingsport$189,290
- Clarksville$185,240
- Chattanooga$181,120
- Knoxville$174,200
- Cleveland$167,120
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville | $228,100 | $215,290 | $157,320 | $168,805 | 96 |
| Memphis | $208,090 | $238,040 | $135,830 | $154,885 | 92 |
| Johnson City | $190,040 | $182,660 | $129,460 | $141,502 | 88 |
| Kingsport | $189,290 | $173,810 | $127,990 | $140,943 | 86 |
| Clarksville | $185,240 | $163,980 | $102,780 | $137,923 | 91 |
| Chattanooga | $181,120 | $160,620 | $103,990 | $135,062 | 91 |
| Knoxville | $174,200 | $157,900 | $106,570 | $130,332 | 93 |
| Cleveland | $167,120 | $122,910 | $100,630 | $125,493 | 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 29-1021.
- 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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