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Waiters and Waitresses average salary by city in Tennessee
- Nashville$31,580
- Kingsport$31,460
- Knoxville$28,970
- Morristown$28,850
- Memphis$28,120
- Clarksville$27,420
- Chattanooga$27,210
- Johnson City$26,260
- Cleveland$25,860
- Jackson$25,680
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville | $31,580 | $29,390 | $20,000 | $27,555 | 96 |
| Kingsport | $31,460 | $28,210 | $20,020 | $27,458 | 86 |
| Knoxville | $28,970 | $28,100 | $15,450 | $25,457 | 93 |
| Morristown | $28,850 | $27,370 | $16,680 | $25,361 | 86 |
| Memphis | $28,120 | $24,550 | $17,510 | $24,767 | 92 |
| Clarksville | $27,420 | $21,790 | $15,090 | $24,190 | 91 |
| Chattanooga | $27,210 | $24,240 | $15,080 | $24,017 | 91 |
| Johnson City | $26,260 | $22,070 | $15,080 | $23,235 | 88 |
| Cleveland | $25,860 | $23,300 | $15,080 | $22,906 | 88 |
| Jackson | $25,680 | $20,490 | $15,080 | $22,757 | 86 |
*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 35-3031.
- 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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