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Drafters, All Other average salary by city in Tennessee
- Memphis$72,820
- Nashville$70,240
- Chattanooga$50,120
- Knoxville$46,210
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | $72,820 | $68,020 | $59,820 | $60,059 | 92 |
| Nashville | $70,240 | $67,770 | $54,240 | $58,244 | 96 |
| Chattanooga | $50,120 | $37,750 | $36,180 | $42,451 | 91 |
| Knoxville | $46,210 | $34,620 | $21,190 | $39,310 | 93 |
*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.
Drafters, All Other salary in other states
More about pay in Tennessee
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 17-3019.
- 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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