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Cost Estimators average salary by city in Tennessee
- Nashville$85,710
- Memphis$81,930
- Morristown$78,300
- Knoxville$77,970
- Cleveland$75,310
- Chattanooga$74,460
- Jackson$73,580
- Clarksville$73,180
- Kingsport$71,660
- Johnson City$66,440
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville | $85,710 | $81,300 | $64,790 | $69,127 | 96 |
| Memphis | $81,930 | $76,660 | $63,300 | $66,468 | 92 |
| Morristown | $78,300 | $71,400 | $60,340 | $63,914 | 86 |
| Knoxville | $77,970 | $72,900 | $61,700 | $63,682 | 93 |
| Cleveland | $75,310 | $74,350 | $59,490 | $61,811 | 88 |
| Chattanooga | $74,460 | $70,450 | $56,830 | $61,213 | 91 |
| Jackson | $73,580 | $69,380 | $52,970 | $60,594 | 86 |
| Clarksville | $73,180 | $71,340 | $53,890 | $60,312 | 91 |
| Kingsport | $71,660 | $69,080 | $48,790 | $59,243 | 86 |
| Johnson City | $66,440 | $62,270 | $45,480 | $55,565 | 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 13-1051.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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