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Postsecondary Teachers, All Other average salary by city in Tennessee
- Nashville$97,540
- Knoxville$88,130
- Chattanooga$76,580
- Memphis$72,310
- Jackson$66,850
- Clarksville$65,790
- Kingsport$61,490
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville | $97,540 | $81,110 | $60,870 | $77,449 | 96 |
| Knoxville | $88,130 | $78,020 | $61,540 | $70,829 | 93 |
| Chattanooga | $76,580 | $60,190 | $51,740 | $62,704 | 91 |
| Memphis | $72,310 | $63,310 | $49,550 | $59,700 | 92 |
| Jackson | $66,850 | $65,350 | $65,350 | $55,859 | 86 |
| Clarksville | $65,790 | $60,170 | $47,660 | $55,042 | 91 |
| Kingsport | $61,490 | $59,600 | $56,590 | $51,587 | 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 25-1199.
- 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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