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Public Safety Telecommunicators average salary by city in Tennessee
- Memphis$55,030
- Nashville$54,140
- Jackson$47,340
- Clarksville$46,610
- Kingsport$44,440
- Morristown$44,090
- Knoxville$43,980
- Chattanooga$43,440
- Cleveland$41,750
- Johnson City$40,750
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | $55,030 | $53,820 | $44,390 | $46,397 | 92 |
| Nashville | $54,140 | $48,920 | $47,810 | $45,681 | 96 |
| Jackson | $47,340 | $44,450 | $40,040 | $40,218 | 86 |
| Clarksville | $46,610 | $46,930 | $40,580 | $39,631 | 91 |
| Kingsport | $44,440 | $44,630 | $38,130 | $37,888 | 86 |
| Morristown | $44,090 | $40,050 | $39,670 | $37,606 | 86 |
| Knoxville | $43,980 | $44,700 | $35,750 | $37,518 | 93 |
| Chattanooga | $43,440 | $43,220 | $37,490 | $37,084 | 91 |
| Cleveland | $41,750 | $40,040 | $36,850 | $35,726 | 88 |
| Johnson City | $40,750 | $41,570 | $36,880 | $34,923 | 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 43-5031.
- 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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