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Graphic Designers average salary by city in Tennessee
- Memphis$65,970
- Nashville$65,950
- Cleveland$60,990
- Knoxville$60,810
- Johnson City$58,040
- Chattanooga$57,630
- Kingsport$53,220
- Clarksville$53,110
- Jackson$51,410
- Morristown$49,810
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | $65,970 | $59,000 | $47,160 | $55,187 | 92 |
| Nashville | $65,950 | $60,370 | $49,810 | $55,171 | 96 |
| Cleveland | $60,990 | $57,290 | $44,630 | $51,185 | 88 |
| Knoxville | $60,810 | $56,720 | $45,970 | $51,041 | 93 |
| Johnson City | $58,040 | $48,690 | $45,050 | $48,815 | 88 |
| Chattanooga | $57,630 | $55,250 | $41,330 | $48,486 | 91 |
| Kingsport | $53,220 | $49,570 | $44,340 | $44,942 | 86 |
| Clarksville | $53,110 | $48,520 | $35,020 | $44,854 | 91 |
| Jackson | $51,410 | $48,040 | $44,000 | $43,488 | 86 |
| Morristown | $49,810 | $47,340 | $38,540 | $42,202 | 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 27-1024.
- 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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