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Dental Assistants average salary by city in Tennessee
- Nashville$52,320
- Knoxville$49,500
- Memphis$49,340
- Jackson$48,450
- Chattanooga$48,020
- Clarksville$46,970
- Morristown$46,900
- Johnson City$46,210
- Kingsport$46,110
- Cleveland$45,670
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville | $52,320 | $48,540 | $45,040 | $44,219 | 96 |
| Knoxville | $49,500 | $46,790 | $45,220 | $41,953 | 93 |
| Memphis | $49,340 | $48,200 | $40,650 | $41,825 | 92 |
| Jackson | $48,450 | $46,590 | $43,200 | $41,110 | 86 |
| Chattanooga | $48,020 | $46,360 | $39,390 | $40,764 | 91 |
| Clarksville | $46,970 | $46,050 | $38,710 | $39,920 | 91 |
| Morristown | $46,900 | $45,550 | $38,890 | $39,864 | 86 |
| Johnson City | $46,210 | $45,540 | $37,820 | $39,310 | 88 |
| Kingsport | $46,110 | $45,110 | $37,810 | $39,229 | 86 |
| Cleveland | $45,670 | $45,230 | $38,240 | $38,876 | 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 31-9091.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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