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Recreation Workers average salary by city in Tennessee
- Nashville$38,770
- Knoxville$35,710
- Chattanooga$34,560
- Kingsport$33,990
- Jackson$33,540
- Morristown$32,880
- Memphis$32,560
- Johnson City$31,990
- Clarksville$30,730
- Cleveland$26,600
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville | $38,770 | $37,460 | $31,720 | $33,332 | 96 |
| Knoxville | $35,710 | $34,850 | $29,370 | $30,873 | 93 |
| Chattanooga | $34,560 | $32,240 | $29,980 | $29,949 | 91 |
| Kingsport | $33,990 | $31,080 | $27,800 | $29,491 | 86 |
| Jackson | $33,540 | $33,550 | $28,910 | $29,129 | 86 |
| Morristown | $32,880 | $29,720 | $26,000 | $28,599 | 86 |
| Memphis | $32,560 | $32,700 | $28,060 | $28,342 | 92 |
| Johnson City | $31,990 | $30,070 | $27,720 | $27,884 | 88 |
| Clarksville | $30,730 | $28,520 | $24,340 | $26,872 | 91 |
| Cleveland | $26,600 | $23,010 | $23,010 | $23,515 | 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 39-9032.
- 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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