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Medical Assistants average salary by city in Tennessee
- Nashville$44,320
- Memphis$41,410
- Chattanooga$40,760
- Knoxville$40,580
- Kingsport$39,880
- Clarksville$39,300
- Johnson City$38,800
- Cleveland$38,770
- Jackson$38,330
- Morristown$37,160
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville | $44,320 | $44,620 | $38,340 | $37,791 | 96 |
| Memphis | $41,410 | $39,260 | $37,800 | $35,453 | 92 |
| Chattanooga | $40,760 | $40,160 | $37,740 | $34,931 | 91 |
| Knoxville | $40,580 | $38,880 | $37,050 | $34,786 | 93 |
| Kingsport | $39,880 | $38,040 | $36,230 | $34,224 | 86 |
| Clarksville | $39,300 | $37,390 | $36,690 | $33,758 | 91 |
| Johnson City | $38,800 | $37,740 | $35,880 | $33,356 | 88 |
| Cleveland | $38,770 | $37,170 | $36,060 | $33,332 | 88 |
| Jackson | $38,330 | $37,280 | $35,870 | $32,978 | 86 |
| Morristown | $37,160 | $36,760 | $34,830 | $32,038 | 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 31-9092.
- 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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