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Machinists average salary by city in Tennessee
- Memphis$58,390
- Clarksville$57,370
- Kingsport$56,220
- Nashville$54,480
- Chattanooga$54,340
- Knoxville$52,940
- Morristown$52,030
- Jackson$50,180
- Cleveland$47,950
- Johnson City$46,900
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | $58,390 | $59,220 | $48,600 | $49,096 | 92 |
| Clarksville | $57,370 | $57,820 | $47,170 | $48,277 | 91 |
| Kingsport | $56,220 | $57,890 | $45,190 | $47,353 | 86 |
| Nashville | $54,480 | $51,430 | $45,310 | $45,955 | 96 |
| Chattanooga | $54,340 | $51,540 | $45,790 | $45,842 | 91 |
| Knoxville | $52,940 | $49,900 | $44,800 | $44,717 | 93 |
| Morristown | $52,030 | $47,370 | $41,980 | $43,986 | 86 |
| Jackson | $50,180 | $48,340 | $38,230 | $42,500 | 86 |
| Cleveland | $47,950 | $46,120 | $40,430 | $40,708 | 88 |
| Johnson City | $46,900 | $45,550 | $40,310 | $39,864 | 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 51-4041.
- 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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