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Office Clerks, General average salary by city in Tennessee
- Nashville$44,990
- Memphis$41,310
- Clarksville$40,320
- Chattanooga$40,100
- Kingsport$39,740
- Knoxville$39,400
- Jackson$39,200
- Johnson City$38,960
- Morristown$38,840
- Cleveland$37,970
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville | $44,990 | $43,860 | $36,340 | $38,329 | 96 |
| Memphis | $41,310 | $38,610 | $33,640 | $35,373 | 92 |
| Clarksville | $40,320 | $38,380 | $31,470 | $34,577 | 91 |
| Chattanooga | $40,100 | $37,860 | $31,270 | $34,400 | 91 |
| Kingsport | $39,740 | $38,030 | $31,940 | $34,111 | 86 |
| Knoxville | $39,400 | $37,920 | $30,790 | $33,838 | 93 |
| Jackson | $39,200 | $37,750 | $30,500 | $33,677 | 86 |
| Johnson City | $38,960 | $36,420 | $30,160 | $33,484 | 88 |
| Morristown | $38,840 | $35,680 | $30,250 | $33,388 | 86 |
| Cleveland | $37,970 | $36,100 | $29,610 | $32,689 | 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 43-9061.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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