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Industrial Machinery Mechanics average salary by city in Tennessee
- Jackson$74,260
- Nashville$70,190
- Knoxville$68,330
- Memphis$66,480
- Morristown$66,450
- Chattanooga$64,480
- Kingsport$63,870
- Clarksville$61,630
- Cleveland$60,080
- Johnson City$58,580
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | $74,260 | $76,260 | $61,960 | $61,072 | 86 |
| Nashville | $70,190 | $70,030 | $58,810 | $58,209 | 96 |
| Knoxville | $68,330 | $69,140 | $59,690 | $56,900 | 93 |
| Memphis | $66,480 | $64,570 | $56,470 | $55,597 | 92 |
| Morristown | $66,450 | $60,300 | $50,500 | $55,573 | 86 |
| Chattanooga | $64,480 | $60,180 | $57,100 | $53,990 | 91 |
| Kingsport | $63,870 | $62,300 | $54,020 | $53,500 | 86 |
| Clarksville | $61,630 | $62,030 | $48,690 | $51,700 | 91 |
| Cleveland | $60,080 | $60,420 | $48,700 | $50,454 | 88 |
| Johnson City | $58,580 | $55,750 | $51,850 | $49,249 | 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 49-9041.
- 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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