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Mechanical Engineers average salary by city in Tennessee
- Chattanooga$111,520
- Jackson$111,450
- Memphis$106,490
- Kingsport$106,330
- Nashville$102,820
- Knoxville$102,210
- Johnson City$100,020
- Morristown$93,230
- Clarksville$92,040
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga | $111,520 | $106,660 | $87,400 | $87,284 | 91 |
| Jackson | $111,450 | $96,290 | $76,060 | $87,235 | 86 |
| Memphis | $106,490 | $104,110 | $81,840 | $83,746 | 92 |
| Kingsport | $106,330 | $94,560 | $83,950 | $83,633 | 86 |
| Nashville | $102,820 | $99,440 | $80,410 | $81,164 | 96 |
| Knoxville | $102,210 | $99,070 | $78,790 | $80,735 | 93 |
| Johnson City | $100,020 | $97,040 | $80,550 | $79,194 | 88 |
| Morristown | $93,230 | $80,490 | $70,510 | $74,417 | 86 |
| Clarksville | $92,040 | $92,940 | $65,790 | $73,580 | 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 17-2141.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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