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Construction Laborers average salary by city in Tennessee
- Knoxville$48,210
- Memphis$47,210
- Nashville$46,700
- Kingsport$45,620
- Chattanooga$44,450
- Jackson$44,430
- Cleveland$43,890
- Clarksville$43,130
- Johnson City$43,070
- Morristown$42,320
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knoxville | $48,210 | $46,130 | $37,780 | $40,917 | 93 |
| Memphis | $47,210 | $44,810 | $38,090 | $40,113 | 92 |
| Nashville | $46,700 | $46,190 | $38,840 | $39,703 | 96 |
| Kingsport | $45,620 | $45,370 | $36,190 | $38,836 | 86 |
| Chattanooga | $44,450 | $43,260 | $36,690 | $37,896 | 91 |
| Jackson | $44,430 | $44,610 | $37,080 | $37,880 | 86 |
| Cleveland | $43,890 | $44,190 | $36,430 | $37,446 | 88 |
| Clarksville | $43,130 | $41,950 | $36,770 | $36,835 | 91 |
| Johnson City | $43,070 | $41,150 | $36,910 | $36,787 | 88 |
| Morristown | $42,320 | $38,400 | $36,330 | $36,184 | 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 47-2061.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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