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Interpreters and Translators average salary by city in Tennessee
- Memphis$67,250
- Knoxville$57,040
- Chattanooga$52,820
- Nashville$52,090
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | $67,250 | $66,720 | $51,000 | $56,140 | 92 |
| Knoxville | $57,040 | $64,770 | $42,340 | $48,012 | 93 |
| Chattanooga | $52,820 | $52,970 | $47,640 | $44,621 | 91 |
| Nashville | $52,090 | $49,840 | $39,080 | $44,034 | 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.
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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 27-3091.
- 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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