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Production Workers, All Other average salary by city in Tennessee
- Morristown$46,810
- Clarksville$46,580
- Jackson$44,740
- Nashville$44,650
- Kingsport$43,930
- Chattanooga$43,920
- Knoxville$42,980
- Johnson City$41,840
- Memphis$41,690
- Cleveland$39,110
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morristown | $46,810 | $45,130 | $36,080 | $39,792 | 86 |
| Clarksville | $46,580 | $49,120 | $37,470 | $39,607 | 91 |
| Jackson | $44,740 | $45,500 | $35,950 | $38,129 | 86 |
| Nashville | $44,650 | $40,510 | $37,070 | $38,056 | 96 |
| Kingsport | $43,930 | $40,840 | $36,040 | $37,478 | 86 |
| Chattanooga | $43,920 | $43,160 | $36,760 | $37,470 | 91 |
| Knoxville | $42,980 | $39,560 | $35,540 | $36,714 | 93 |
| Johnson City | $41,840 | $42,480 | $35,580 | $35,798 | 88 |
| Memphis | $41,690 | $38,350 | $35,310 | $35,678 | 92 |
| Cleveland | $39,110 | $38,010 | $34,010 | $33,605 | 88 |
*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 51-9199.
- 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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