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Couriers and Messengers average salary by city in Tennessee
- Nashville$42,280
- Memphis$41,520
- Knoxville$39,690
- Chattanooga$38,270
- Clarksville$36,350
- Kingsport$36,270
- Johnson City$34,240
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville | $42,280 | $42,800 | $38,370 | $36,152 | 96 |
| Memphis | $41,520 | $44,040 | $36,840 | $35,541 | 92 |
| Knoxville | $39,690 | $42,610 | $36,250 | $34,071 | 93 |
| Chattanooga | $38,270 | $36,310 | $34,380 | $32,930 | 91 |
| Clarksville | $36,350 | $35,090 | $30,850 | $31,387 | 91 |
| Kingsport | $36,270 | $35,490 | $33,910 | $31,323 | 86 |
| Johnson City | $34,240 | $32,710 | $29,590 | $29,692 | 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 43-5021.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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