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General and Operations Managers average salary by city in Tennessee
- Nashville$141,450
- Memphis$132,440
- Knoxville$131,710
- Chattanooga$128,920
- Jackson$123,440
- Kingsport$121,400
- Morristown$116,670
- Johnson City$115,610
- Cleveland$114,610
- Clarksville$101,590
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville | $141,450 | $119,990 | $78,670 | $107,947 | 96 |
| Memphis | $132,440 | $102,510 | $72,170 | $101,789 | 92 |
| Knoxville | $131,710 | $104,590 | $67,350 | $101,290 | 93 |
| Chattanooga | $128,920 | $102,920 | $66,920 | $99,383 | 91 |
| Jackson | $123,440 | $98,040 | $64,060 | $95,637 | 86 |
| Kingsport | $121,400 | $97,450 | $64,920 | $94,235 | 86 |
| Morristown | $116,670 | $93,420 | $62,430 | $90,907 | 86 |
| Johnson City | $115,610 | $93,200 | $60,860 | $90,162 | 88 |
| Cleveland | $114,610 | $92,800 | $58,200 | $89,458 | 88 |
| Clarksville | $101,590 | $79,320 | $53,590 | $80,299 | 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 11-1021.
- 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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