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Construction and Building Inspectors average salary by city in Tennessee
- Nashville$65,160
- Clarksville$64,740
- Memphis$62,680
- Kingsport$59,430
- Knoxville$59,070
- Jackson$58,960
- Chattanooga$57,800
- Johnson City$57,370
- Morristown$54,040
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville | $65,160 | $61,310 | $55,730 | $54,536 | 96 |
| Clarksville | $64,740 | $62,850 | $50,870 | $54,199 | 91 |
| Memphis | $62,680 | $59,750 | $50,650 | $52,543 | 92 |
| Kingsport | $59,430 | $56,820 | $47,920 | $49,932 | 86 |
| Knoxville | $59,070 | $58,150 | $46,800 | $49,643 | 93 |
| Jackson | $58,960 | $54,450 | $45,430 | $49,554 | 86 |
| Chattanooga | $57,800 | $55,620 | $45,390 | $48,622 | 91 |
| Johnson City | $57,370 | $50,720 | $46,920 | $48,277 | 88 |
| Morristown | $54,040 | $56,300 | $35,360 | $45,601 | 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 47-4011.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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