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Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other average salary by city in Tennessee
- Memphis$40,830
- Kingsport$40,590
- Chattanooga$40,530
- Knoxville$40,340
- Nashville$38,010
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | $40,830 | $39,820 | $37,730 | $34,987 | 92 |
| Kingsport | $40,590 | $39,260 | $37,700 | $34,794 | 86 |
| Chattanooga | $40,530 | $39,130 | $32,710 | $34,746 | 91 |
| Knoxville | $40,340 | $38,500 | $32,990 | $34,593 | 93 |
| Nashville | $38,010 | $35,300 | $35,300 | $32,721 | 96 |
*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.
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other salary in other states
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other salary by city and state
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 47-3019.
- 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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