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Education Administrators, Postsecondary average salary by city in Tennessee
- Nashville$141,690
- Memphis$137,410
- Knoxville$134,200
- Johnson City$134,010
- Chattanooga$129,630
- Jackson$103,550
- Kingsport$93,190
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville | $141,690 | $100,850 | $79,570 | $108,111 | 96 |
| Memphis | $137,410 | $105,080 | $81,220 | $105,186 | 92 |
| Knoxville | $134,200 | $99,780 | $80,070 | $102,992 | 93 |
| Johnson City | $134,010 | $102,330 | $82,700 | $102,862 | 88 |
| Chattanooga | $129,630 | $102,160 | $78,320 | $99,868 | 91 |
| Jackson | $103,550 | $77,200 | $67,250 | $81,677 | 86 |
| Kingsport | $93,190 | $87,260 | $75,830 | $74,389 | 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 11-9033.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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