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Nursing Assistants average salary by city in Tennessee
- Nashville$41,160
- Memphis$38,520
- Chattanooga$38,460
- Kingsport$37,760
- Johnson City$37,230
- Clarksville$37,180
- Knoxville$37,170
- Morristown$36,860
- Cleveland$35,940
- Jackson$35,560
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville | $41,160 | $39,510 | $37,120 | $35,252 | 96 |
| Memphis | $38,520 | $38,010 | $36,400 | $33,131 | 92 |
| Chattanooga | $38,460 | $38,790 | $36,590 | $33,083 | 91 |
| Kingsport | $37,760 | $37,550 | $36,700 | $32,520 | 86 |
| Johnson City | $37,230 | $37,310 | $35,780 | $32,094 | 88 |
| Clarksville | $37,180 | $37,320 | $31,230 | $32,054 | 91 |
| Knoxville | $37,170 | $38,000 | $34,620 | $32,046 | 93 |
| Morristown | $36,860 | $37,620 | $36,110 | $31,797 | 86 |
| Cleveland | $35,940 | $37,130 | $35,740 | $31,058 | 88 |
| Jackson | $35,560 | $36,900 | $31,940 | $30,752 | 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 31-1131.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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