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Communications Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in Tennessee
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knoxville | $98,260 | $103,320 | $63,000 | $77,956 | 93 |
| Memphis | $76,980 | $79,060 | $62,250 | $62,985 | 92 |
| Nashville | $70,600 | $66,630 | $50,900 | $58,497 | 96 |
*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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Communications Teachers, Postsecondary salary by city and state
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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 25-1122.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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