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Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters average salary by city in Tennessee
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville | $45,640 | $46,990 | $40,670 | $38,852 | 96 |
| Jackson | $43,040 | $46,650 | $36,930 | $36,763 | 86 |
| Kingsport | $42,590 | $43,350 | $38,190 | $36,401 | 86 |
| Knoxville | $42,460 | $44,550 | $38,240 | $36,297 | 93 |
| Memphis | $40,590 | $41,510 | $37,340 | $34,794 | 92 |
*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 47-3015.
- 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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