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Human Resources Managers average salary by city in Tennessee
- Memphis$151,250
- Nashville$149,320
- Knoxville$148,490
- Kingsport$142,420
- Chattanooga$135,590
- Cleveland$121,530
- Johnson City$119,900
- Jackson$119,620
- Morristown$117,590
- Clarksville$114,890
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | $151,250 | $138,560 | $107,130 | $114,645 | 92 |
| Nashville | $149,320 | $135,230 | $108,330 | $113,326 | 96 |
| Knoxville | $148,490 | $132,200 | $101,020 | $112,759 | 93 |
| Kingsport | $142,420 | $132,680 | $99,380 | $108,610 | 86 |
| Chattanooga | $135,590 | $129,900 | $100,480 | $103,942 | 91 |
| Cleveland | $121,530 | $107,470 | $88,450 | $94,326 | 88 |
| Johnson City | $119,900 | $113,220 | $86,460 | $93,180 | 88 |
| Jackson | $119,620 | $115,320 | $99,320 | $92,983 | 86 |
| Morristown | $117,590 | $109,010 | $92,110 | $91,555 | 86 |
| Clarksville | $114,890 | $108,450 | $95,180 | $89,655 | 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 11-3121.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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