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Dietitians and Nutritionists average salary by city in Tennessee
- Memphis$73,850
- Nashville$71,250
- Clarksville$68,900
- Knoxville$67,700
- Johnson City$65,100
- Kingsport$63,970
- Jackson$60,730
- Chattanooga$58,810
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | $73,850 | $72,310 | $62,490 | $60,783 | 92 |
| Nashville | $71,250 | $74,110 | $64,520 | $58,954 | 96 |
| Clarksville | $68,900 | $68,920 | $53,550 | $57,301 | 91 |
| Knoxville | $67,700 | $66,330 | $53,510 | $56,457 | 93 |
| Johnson City | $65,100 | $70,150 | $29,460 | $54,488 | 88 |
| Kingsport | $63,970 | $64,410 | $54,540 | $53,580 | 86 |
| Jackson | $60,730 | $58,620 | $46,640 | $50,977 | 86 |
| Chattanooga | $58,810 | $64,700 | $37,500 | $49,434 | 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 29-1031.
- 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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