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Food Servers, Nonrestaurant average salary by city in Tennessee
- Nashville$35,250
- Memphis$32,430
- Jackson$31,070
- Knoxville$30,730
- Chattanooga$30,620
- Cleveland$30,540
- Kingsport$29,850
- Clarksville$28,220
- Johnson City$27,700
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville | $35,250 | $33,830 | $29,240 | $30,503 | 96 |
| Memphis | $32,430 | $31,080 | $28,130 | $28,238 | 92 |
| Jackson | $31,070 | $27,950 | $27,470 | $27,145 | 86 |
| Knoxville | $30,730 | $29,100 | $28,340 | $26,872 | 93 |
| Chattanooga | $30,620 | $30,740 | $27,220 | $26,783 | 91 |
| Cleveland | $30,540 | $30,640 | $27,490 | $26,719 | 88 |
| Kingsport | $29,850 | $28,430 | $27,690 | $26,164 | 86 |
| Clarksville | $28,220 | $27,510 | $24,230 | $24,849 | 91 |
| Johnson City | $27,700 | $27,050 | $23,760 | $24,421 | 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 35-3041.
- 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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