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Correctional Officers and Jailers average salary by city in Tennessee
- Memphis$54,710
- Nashville$52,210
- Knoxville$51,340
- Kingsport$49,760
- Chattanooga$48,930
- Jackson$48,230
- Clarksville$42,310
- Morristown$41,660
- Johnson City$39,040
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | $54,710 | $53,210 | $49,560 | $46,139 | 92 |
| Nashville | $52,210 | $50,940 | $46,750 | $44,131 | 96 |
| Knoxville | $51,340 | $52,040 | $47,080 | $43,432 | 93 |
| Kingsport | $49,760 | $48,440 | $48,420 | $42,162 | 86 |
| Chattanooga | $48,930 | $49,430 | $44,040 | $41,495 | 91 |
| Jackson | $48,230 | $45,770 | $43,100 | $40,933 | 86 |
| Clarksville | $42,310 | $46,260 | $37,910 | $36,176 | 91 |
| Morristown | $41,660 | $43,060 | $38,330 | $35,654 | 86 |
| Johnson City | $39,040 | $40,570 | $32,860 | $33,549 | 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 33-3012.
- 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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