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Architectural and Civil Drafters average salary by city in Tennessee
- Knoxville$77,940
- Nashville$75,320
- Memphis$69,290
- Kingsport$65,840
- Clarksville$62,430
- Chattanooga$62,300
- Johnson City$60,810
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knoxville | $77,940 | $72,180 | $63,780 | $63,661 | 93 |
| Nashville | $75,320 | $75,010 | $61,910 | $61,818 | 96 |
| Memphis | $69,290 | $65,090 | $63,970 | $57,576 | 92 |
| Kingsport | $65,840 | $62,630 | $51,540 | $55,082 | 86 |
| Clarksville | $62,430 | $62,550 | $48,470 | $52,342 | 91 |
| Chattanooga | $62,300 | $58,780 | $47,680 | $52,238 | 91 |
| Johnson City | $60,810 | $60,530 | $49,700 | $51,041 | 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 17-3011.
- 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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