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Environmental Engineers average salary by city in Tennessee
- Nashville$106,130
- Memphis$104,800
- Knoxville$100,520
- Chattanooga$91,370
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville | $106,130 | $102,930 | $84,380 | $83,492 | 96 |
| Memphis | $104,800 | $100,150 | $78,370 | $82,557 | 92 |
| Knoxville | $100,520 | $86,550 | $62,630 | $79,546 | 93 |
| Chattanooga | $91,370 | $88,040 | $65,040 | $73,109 | 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 17-2081.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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