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Counter and Rental Clerks average salary by city in Tennessee
- Nashville$43,280
- Knoxville$41,170
- Chattanooga$39,910
- Clarksville$39,830
- Memphis$39,800
- Cleveland$39,760
- Jackson$39,360
- Johnson City$39,090
- Kingsport$38,380
- Morristown$37,460
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville | $43,280 | $39,890 | $35,530 | $36,955 | 96 |
| Knoxville | $41,170 | $37,440 | $32,180 | $35,260 | 93 |
| Chattanooga | $39,910 | $37,850 | $30,560 | $34,248 | 91 |
| Clarksville | $39,830 | $36,380 | $30,040 | $34,183 | 91 |
| Memphis | $39,800 | $37,430 | $30,850 | $34,159 | 92 |
| Cleveland | $39,760 | $36,730 | $28,990 | $34,127 | 88 |
| Jackson | $39,360 | $37,360 | $31,130 | $33,806 | 86 |
| Johnson City | $39,090 | $37,370 | $29,710 | $33,589 | 88 |
| Kingsport | $38,380 | $35,760 | $30,140 | $33,018 | 86 |
| Morristown | $37,460 | $36,120 | $28,440 | $32,279 | 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 41-2021.
- 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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