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Medical Records Specialists average salary by city in Tennessee
- Chattanooga$76,090
- Memphis$59,320
- Jackson$57,350
- Nashville$55,650
- Clarksville$50,290
- Knoxville$50,230
- Johnson City$49,790
- Cleveland$47,730
- Kingsport$46,670
- Morristown$43,810
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga | $76,090 | $49,020 | $39,610 | $62,359 | 91 |
| Memphis | $59,320 | $53,100 | $44,180 | $49,844 | 92 |
| Jackson | $57,350 | $57,150 | $42,500 | $48,261 | 86 |
| Nashville | $55,650 | $51,300 | $43,150 | $46,895 | 96 |
| Clarksville | $50,290 | $47,050 | $37,680 | $42,588 | 91 |
| Knoxville | $50,230 | $47,660 | $38,790 | $42,540 | 93 |
| Johnson City | $49,790 | $47,150 | $38,270 | $42,186 | 88 |
| Cleveland | $47,730 | $45,760 | $38,850 | $40,531 | 88 |
| Kingsport | $46,670 | $45,830 | $36,940 | $39,679 | 86 |
| Morristown | $43,810 | $40,550 | $31,220 | $37,381 | 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 29-2072.
- 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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