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Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers average salary by city in Tennessee
- Nashville$40,130
- Morristown$38,220
- Chattanooga$37,820
- Jackson$37,360
- Memphis$33,290
- Kingsport$32,930
- Knoxville$32,380
- Cleveland$31,460
- Johnson City$31,310
- Clarksville$30,270
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville | $40,130 | $44,220 | $35,890 | $34,424 | 96 |
| Morristown | $38,220 | $38,720 | $38,720 | $32,890 | 86 |
| Chattanooga | $37,820 | $39,790 | $35,330 | $32,568 | 91 |
| Jackson | $37,360 | $38,620 | $34,440 | $32,199 | 86 |
| Memphis | $33,290 | $30,190 | $29,430 | $28,929 | 92 |
| Kingsport | $32,930 | $31,380 | $28,530 | $28,639 | 86 |
| Knoxville | $32,380 | $30,520 | $28,930 | $28,197 | 93 |
| Cleveland | $31,460 | $30,160 | $27,980 | $27,458 | 88 |
| Johnson City | $31,310 | $29,860 | $28,660 | $27,338 | 88 |
| Clarksville | $30,270 | $29,320 | $27,740 | $26,502 | 91 |
*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 51-3022.
- 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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