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Lawyers average salary by city in Tennessee
- Nashville$172,980
- Chattanooga$170,640
- Jackson$164,680
- Memphis$159,520
- Knoxville$148,910
- Cleveland$147,080
- Kingsport$139,480
- Johnson City$135,460
- Clarksville$132,690
- Morristown$131,540
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville | $172,980 | $142,540 | $102,230 | $129,498 | 96 |
| Chattanooga | $170,640 | $147,640 | $97,810 | $127,898 | 91 |
| Jackson | $164,680 | $133,770 | $98,060 | $123,825 | 86 |
| Memphis | $159,520 | $134,440 | $88,610 | $120,298 | 92 |
| Knoxville | $148,910 | $126,520 | $96,840 | $113,046 | 93 |
| Cleveland | $147,080 | $131,980 | $96,090 | $111,795 | 88 |
| Kingsport | $139,480 | $107,560 | $94,720 | $106,601 | 86 |
| Johnson City | $135,460 | $117,390 | $71,510 | $103,853 | 88 |
| Clarksville | $132,690 | $119,430 | $82,750 | $101,960 | 91 |
| Morristown | $131,540 | $115,230 | $74,690 | $101,174 | 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 23-1011.
- 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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