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Speech-Language Pathologists average salary by city in Tennessee
- Chattanooga$91,860
- Johnson City$86,540
- Clarksville$86,270
- Memphis$86,200
- Nashville$85,040
- Kingsport$83,940
- Morristown$81,540
- Knoxville$79,430
- Jackson$78,530
- Cleveland$73,220
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga | $91,860 | $93,740 | $78,840 | $73,454 | 91 |
| Johnson City | $86,540 | $82,050 | $61,210 | $69,711 | 88 |
| Clarksville | $86,270 | $93,370 | $71,820 | $69,521 | 91 |
| Memphis | $86,200 | $86,120 | $63,090 | $69,472 | 92 |
| Nashville | $85,040 | $83,780 | $65,550 | $68,656 | 96 |
| Kingsport | $83,940 | $78,940 | $63,840 | $67,882 | 86 |
| Morristown | $81,540 | $85,750 | $62,200 | $66,193 | 86 |
| Knoxville | $79,430 | $78,060 | $62,420 | $64,709 | 93 |
| Jackson | $78,530 | $82,000 | $65,130 | $64,076 | 86 |
| Cleveland | $73,220 | $67,840 | $61,730 | $60,340 | 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 29-1127.
- 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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