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Insurance Underwriters average salary by city in Tennessee
- Chattanooga$98,350
- Nashville$83,870
- Memphis$80,960
- Knoxville$73,690
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga | $98,350 | $102,460 | $78,300 | $78,019 | 91 |
| Nashville | $83,870 | $79,870 | $61,180 | $67,833 | 96 |
| Memphis | $80,960 | $80,160 | $59,360 | $65,785 | 92 |
| Knoxville | $73,690 | $73,880 | $57,880 | $60,671 | 93 |
*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 13-2053.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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