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Library Assistants, Clerical average salary by city in Tennessee
- Nashville$42,210
- Chattanooga$41,840
- Clarksville$38,560
- Knoxville$36,810
- Kingsport$34,320
- Memphis$33,040
- Cleveland$23,930
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville | $42,210 | $41,210 | $36,010 | $36,096 | 96 |
| Chattanooga | $41,840 | $41,860 | $30,200 | $35,798 | 91 |
| Clarksville | $38,560 | $36,260 | $28,330 | $33,163 | 91 |
| Knoxville | $36,810 | $35,890 | $30,200 | $31,757 | 93 |
| Kingsport | $34,320 | $32,320 | $28,250 | $29,756 | 86 |
| Memphis | $33,040 | $34,270 | $28,800 | $28,728 | 92 |
| Cleveland | $23,930 | $21,700 | $19,460 | $21,316 | 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 43-4121.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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