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Helpers--Production Workers average salary by city in Tennessee
- Chattanooga$41,860
- Knoxville$41,780
- Jackson$40,970
- Memphis$40,720
- Nashville$40,680
- Clarksville$39,620
- Kingsport$38,840
- Morristown$38,050
- Cleveland$37,460
- Johnson City$36,270
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga | $41,860 | $39,630 | $38,360 | $35,815 | 91 |
| Knoxville | $41,780 | $41,330 | $36,940 | $35,750 | 93 |
| Jackson | $40,970 | $41,340 | $37,550 | $35,099 | 86 |
| Memphis | $40,720 | $39,240 | $34,790 | $34,899 | 92 |
| Nashville | $40,680 | $38,490 | $34,280 | $34,866 | 96 |
| Clarksville | $39,620 | $35,820 | $35,820 | $34,015 | 91 |
| Kingsport | $38,840 | $37,490 | $36,580 | $33,388 | 86 |
| Morristown | $38,050 | $37,700 | $30,000 | $32,753 | 86 |
| Cleveland | $37,460 | $38,170 | $28,810 | $32,279 | 88 |
| Johnson City | $36,270 | $37,120 | $32,320 | $31,323 | 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 51-9198.
- 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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