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Food Processing Workers, All Other average salary by city in Tennessee
- Morristown$44,180
- Chattanooga$43,960
- Jackson$43,860
- Nashville$43,840
- Memphis$43,310
- Knoxville$40,170
- Cleveland$39,440
- Kingsport$37,290
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morristown | $44,180 | $46,320 | $43,250 | $37,679 | 86 |
| Chattanooga | $43,960 | $47,320 | $39,330 | $37,502 | 91 |
| Jackson | $43,860 | $43,150 | $37,710 | $37,422 | 86 |
| Nashville | $43,840 | $42,840 | $40,720 | $37,405 | 96 |
| Memphis | $43,310 | $38,170 | $37,930 | $36,980 | 92 |
| Knoxville | $40,170 | $38,860 | $37,240 | $34,457 | 93 |
| Cleveland | $39,440 | $39,380 | $33,310 | $33,870 | 88 |
| Kingsport | $37,290 | $36,290 | $36,290 | $32,143 | 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 51-3099.
- 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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