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Electrical Engineers average salary by city in Tennessee
- Chattanooga$120,130
- Johnson City$119,410
- Memphis$119,170
- Knoxville$115,020
- Nashville$111,240
- Jackson$107,950
- Cleveland$107,540
- Kingsport$107,200
- Morristown$106,480
- Clarksville$99,810
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga | $120,130 | $123,840 | $95,410 | $93,341 | 91 |
| Johnson City | $119,410 | $98,200 | $81,860 | $92,835 | 88 |
| Memphis | $119,170 | $112,870 | $91,800 | $92,666 | 92 |
| Knoxville | $115,020 | $108,590 | $84,220 | $89,747 | 93 |
| Nashville | $111,240 | $99,790 | $83,510 | $87,087 | 96 |
| Jackson | $107,950 | $100,190 | $90,830 | $84,773 | 86 |
| Cleveland | $107,540 | $104,280 | $85,350 | $84,484 | 88 |
| Kingsport | $107,200 | $95,920 | $91,520 | $84,245 | 86 |
| Morristown | $106,480 | $100,240 | $77,650 | $83,739 | 86 |
| Clarksville | $99,810 | $98,130 | $79,220 | $79,046 | 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.
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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 17-2071.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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