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File Clerks average salary by city in Tennessee
- Nashville$47,580
- Memphis$43,660
- Knoxville$43,550
- Kingsport$41,490
- Jackson$40,390
- Clarksville$38,770
- Chattanooga$37,400
- Johnson City$36,090
- Morristown$34,640
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville | $47,580 | $46,990 | $40,960 | $40,411 | 96 |
| Memphis | $43,660 | $43,000 | $37,220 | $37,261 | 92 |
| Knoxville | $43,550 | $41,720 | $35,690 | $37,172 | 93 |
| Kingsport | $41,490 | $38,690 | $34,740 | $35,517 | 86 |
| Jackson | $40,390 | $39,030 | $39,030 | $34,633 | 86 |
| Clarksville | $38,770 | $40,910 | $33,800 | $33,332 | 91 |
| Chattanooga | $37,400 | $36,400 | $21,170 | $32,231 | 91 |
| Johnson City | $36,090 | $36,220 | $29,710 | $31,178 | 88 |
| Morristown | $34,640 | $36,810 | $20,760 | $30,013 | 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 43-4071.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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