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Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other average salary by city in Tennessee
- Memphis$36,960
- Nashville$36,940
- Knoxville$33,560
- Chattanooga$31,970
- Kingsport$31,390
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | $36,960 | $35,600 | $28,910 | $31,877 | 92 |
| Nashville | $36,940 | $35,480 | $30,490 | $31,861 | 96 |
| Knoxville | $33,560 | $30,410 | $28,330 | $29,145 | 93 |
| Chattanooga | $31,970 | $29,550 | $22,170 | $27,868 | 91 |
| Kingsport | $31,390 | $29,650 | $26,880 | $27,402 | 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.
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other salary in other states
More about pay in Tennessee
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 53-3099.
- 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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