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Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education average salary by city in Tennessee
- Johnson City$68,370
- Nashville$63,800
- Chattanooga$62,110
- Knoxville$61,470
- Cleveland$61,220
- Memphis$60,170
- Clarksville$60,150
- Kingsport$58,860
- Morristown$57,760
- Jackson$56,180
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson City | $68,370 | $63,010 | $61,970 | $56,928 | 88 |
| Nashville | $63,800 | $61,090 | $52,330 | $53,443 | 96 |
| Chattanooga | $62,110 | $63,030 | $50,280 | $52,085 | 91 |
| Knoxville | $61,470 | $63,410 | $50,480 | $51,571 | 93 |
| Cleveland | $61,220 | $61,760 | $58,940 | $51,370 | 88 |
| Memphis | $60,170 | $58,380 | $52,750 | $50,527 | 92 |
| Clarksville | $60,150 | $59,520 | $48,540 | $50,511 | 91 |
| Kingsport | $58,860 | $60,600 | $50,160 | $49,474 | 86 |
| Morristown | $57,760 | $60,180 | $49,010 | $48,590 | 86 |
| Jackson | $56,180 | $55,860 | $48,520 | $47,321 | 86 |
*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 25-2022.
- 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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