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Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers average salary by city in Tennessee
- Nashville$51,330
- Memphis$49,240
- Kingsport$47,260
- Chattanooga$46,740
- Clarksville$42,170
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville | $51,330 | $50,640 | $43,080 | $43,424 | 96 |
| Memphis | $49,240 | $47,100 | $39,460 | $41,744 | 92 |
| Kingsport | $47,260 | $45,670 | $38,480 | $40,153 | 86 |
| Chattanooga | $46,740 | $45,170 | $36,360 | $39,736 | 91 |
| Clarksville | $42,170 | $39,480 | $37,270 | $36,064 | 91 |
*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.
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary in other states
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary by city and state
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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 47-2081.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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