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Education Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in Tennessee
- Knoxville$84,460
- Chattanooga$82,570
- Nashville$77,960
- Memphis$77,520
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knoxville | $84,460 | $78,330 | $64,730 | $68,248 | 93 |
| Chattanooga | $82,570 | $103,790 | $60,520 | $66,918 | 91 |
| Nashville | $77,960 | $74,150 | $55,580 | $63,675 | 96 |
| Memphis | $77,520 | $74,640 | $63,890 | $63,365 | 92 |
*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 25-1081.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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