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Accountants and Auditors average salary by city in Tennessee
- Nashville$84,930
- Chattanooga$83,350
- Memphis$82,520
- Knoxville$82,250
- Kingsport$80,820
- Morristown$76,850
- Jackson$76,610
- Clarksville$76,070
- Cleveland$75,090
- Johnson City$70,690
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville | $84,930 | $78,080 | $65,300 | $68,578 | 96 |
| Chattanooga | $83,350 | $76,680 | $62,220 | $67,467 | 91 |
| Memphis | $82,520 | $76,960 | $62,860 | $66,883 | 92 |
| Knoxville | $82,250 | $75,380 | $62,710 | $66,693 | 93 |
| Kingsport | $80,820 | $75,940 | $60,290 | $65,687 | 86 |
| Morristown | $76,850 | $72,810 | $56,480 | $62,894 | 86 |
| Jackson | $76,610 | $71,980 | $59,190 | $62,725 | 86 |
| Clarksville | $76,070 | $72,760 | $59,120 | $62,345 | 91 |
| Cleveland | $75,090 | $71,840 | $56,390 | $61,656 | 88 |
| Johnson City | $70,690 | $64,710 | $50,930 | $58,560 | 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 13-2011.
- 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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