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General Internal Medicine Physicians average salary by city in Tennessee
- Knoxville$366,110
- Jackson$295,350
- Chattanooga$268,650
- Memphis$227,630
- Nashville$207,410
- Johnson City$130,330
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knoxville | $366,110 | $314,020 | $207,000 | $256,595 | 93 |
| Jackson | $295,350 | $412,460 | $183,240 | $212,264 | 86 |
| Chattanooga | $268,650 | $291,200 | $201,130 | $195,426 | 91 |
| Memphis | $227,630 | $298,620 | $107,710 | $168,496 | 92 |
| Nashville | $207,410 | $232,220 | $69,170 | $154,384 | 96 |
| Johnson City | $130,330 | $73,290 | $64,870 | $100,347 | 88 |
*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 29-1216.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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