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Substitute Teachers, Short-Term average salary by city in Tennessee
- Clarksville$34,980
- Chattanooga$31,670
- Memphis$31,570
- Kingsport$31,100
- Nashville$31,040
- Jackson$29,770
- Johnson City$27,410
- Cleveland$25,570
- Knoxville$23,090
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarksville | $34,980 | $34,280 | $34,280 | $30,286 | 91 |
| Chattanooga | $31,670 | $29,500 | $26,890 | $27,627 | 91 |
| Memphis | $31,570 | $31,930 | $26,640 | $27,546 | 92 |
| Kingsport | $31,100 | $30,760 | $30,760 | $27,169 | 86 |
| Nashville | $31,040 | $30,820 | $29,480 | $27,121 | 96 |
| Jackson | $29,770 | $23,400 | $21,050 | $26,100 | 86 |
| Johnson City | $27,410 | $25,520 | $25,520 | $24,182 | 88 |
| Cleveland | $25,570 | $26,590 | $22,520 | $22,667 | 88 |
| Knoxville | $23,090 | $21,520 | $18,420 | $20,625 | 93 |
*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 25-3031.
- 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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