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Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in Tennessee
- Knoxville$122,550
- Nashville$108,810
- Memphis$107,300
- Chattanooga$78,800
- Kingsport$64,340
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knoxville | $122,550 | $101,710 | $78,930 | $95,029 | 93 |
| Nashville | $108,810 | $105,640 | $71,550 | $85,378 | 96 |
| Memphis | $107,300 | $96,650 | $74,470 | $84,316 | 92 |
| Chattanooga | $78,800 | $79,070 | $61,880 | $64,266 | 91 |
| Kingsport | $64,340 | $61,850 | $60,410 | $53,877 | 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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Computer Science 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 25-1021.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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