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Physicians, All Other average salary by city in Tennessee
- Chattanooga$431,890
- Memphis$379,900
- Clarksville$302,590
- Knoxville$296,120
- Johnson City$293,920
- Jackson$286,770
- Nashville$285,130
- Morristown$279,200
- Cleveland$252,120
- Kingsport$189,390
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga | $431,890 | $429,900 | $274,020 | $297,806 | 91 |
| Memphis | $379,900 | $388,960 | $282,200 | $265,234 | 92 |
| Clarksville | $302,590 | $264,060 | $217,510 | $216,799 | 91 |
| Knoxville | $296,120 | $276,370 | $170,390 | $212,746 | 93 |
| Johnson City | $293,920 | $280,260 | $232,640 | $211,368 | 88 |
| Jackson | $286,770 | $245,880 | $165,400 | $206,888 | 86 |
| Nashville | $285,130 | $295,640 | $137,370 | $205,861 | 96 |
| Morristown | $279,200 | $267,730 | $196,910 | $202,146 | 86 |
| Cleveland | $252,120 | $221,420 | $187,080 | $184,574 | 88 |
| Kingsport | $189,390 | $124,130 | $59,270 | $141,017 | 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 29-1229.
- 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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