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Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas average salary by city in Tennessee
- Memphis$61,790
- Nashville$61,710
- Chattanooga$58,230
- Knoxville$56,280
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | $61,790 | $61,710 | $49,430 | $51,828 | 92 |
| Nashville | $61,710 | $58,950 | $51,640 | $51,764 | 96 |
| Chattanooga | $58,230 | $57,170 | $43,660 | $48,968 | 91 |
| Knoxville | $56,280 | $48,410 | $44,030 | $47,401 | 93 |
*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 47-5023.
- 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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