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Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs average salary by city in Tennessee
- Memphis$52,540
- Nashville$49,460
- Johnson City$47,570
- Clarksville$47,260
- Morristown$45,780
- Knoxville$45,100
- Jackson$44,810
- Kingsport$43,580
- Chattanooga$43,520
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | $52,540 | $49,940 | $44,950 | $44,396 | 92 |
| Nashville | $49,460 | $46,100 | $40,330 | $41,921 | 96 |
| Johnson City | $47,570 | $47,030 | $40,320 | $40,402 | 88 |
| Clarksville | $47,260 | $46,160 | $40,320 | $40,153 | 91 |
| Morristown | $45,780 | $46,160 | $40,320 | $38,964 | 86 |
| Knoxville | $45,100 | $45,330 | $40,320 | $38,418 | 93 |
| Jackson | $44,810 | $46,160 | $40,350 | $38,185 | 86 |
| Kingsport | $43,580 | $41,350 | $37,890 | $37,197 | 86 |
| Chattanooga | $43,520 | $42,760 | $37,850 | $37,148 | 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 43-4061.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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