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Human Resources Specialists average salary by city in Tennessee
- Nashville$75,970
- Knoxville$74,560
- Memphis$74,330
- Clarksville$73,020
- Kingsport$71,520
- Johnson City$69,200
- Cleveland$69,170
- Jackson$69,050
- Chattanooga$69,010
- Morristown$67,750
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville | $75,970 | $67,380 | $57,070 | $62,275 | 96 |
| Knoxville | $74,560 | $67,370 | $58,240 | $61,283 | 93 |
| Memphis | $74,330 | $69,150 | $55,470 | $61,121 | 92 |
| Clarksville | $73,020 | $65,680 | $54,980 | $60,200 | 91 |
| Kingsport | $71,520 | $64,620 | $49,150 | $59,144 | 86 |
| Johnson City | $69,200 | $61,730 | $46,180 | $57,512 | 88 |
| Cleveland | $69,170 | $60,560 | $47,320 | $57,491 | 88 |
| Jackson | $69,050 | $63,430 | $50,680 | $57,407 | 86 |
| Chattanooga | $69,010 | $61,660 | $48,530 | $57,379 | 91 |
| Morristown | $67,750 | $59,820 | $49,110 | $56,492 | 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 13-1071.
- 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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