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Structural Iron and Steel Workers average salary by city in Tennessee
- Knoxville$62,190
- Nashville$61,410
- Chattanooga$58,280
- Memphis$55,320
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knoxville | $62,190 | $61,250 | $49,350 | $52,150 | 93 |
| Nashville | $61,410 | $61,890 | $51,270 | $51,523 | 96 |
| Chattanooga | $58,280 | $61,880 | $49,120 | $49,008 | 91 |
| Memphis | $55,320 | $50,390 | $46,960 | $46,630 | 92 |
*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 47-2221.
- 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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