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Ophthalmic Medical Technicians average salary by city in Tennessee
- Nashville$49,880
- Memphis$42,810
- Knoxville$41,970
- Chattanooga$40,250
- Johnson City$39,920
- Morristown$39,760
- Clarksville$38,770
- Jackson$37,760
- Kingsport$37,650
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville | $49,880 | $47,010 | $41,870 | $42,259 | 96 |
| Memphis | $42,810 | $38,630 | $37,460 | $36,578 | 92 |
| Knoxville | $41,970 | $39,140 | $36,760 | $35,903 | 93 |
| Chattanooga | $40,250 | $37,430 | $36,680 | $34,521 | 91 |
| Johnson City | $39,920 | $37,420 | $36,000 | $34,256 | 88 |
| Morristown | $39,760 | $39,630 | $36,680 | $34,127 | 86 |
| Clarksville | $38,770 | $36,640 | $35,800 | $33,332 | 91 |
| Jackson | $37,760 | $36,620 | $32,210 | $32,520 | 86 |
| Kingsport | $37,650 | $36,140 | $32,870 | $32,432 | 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 29-2057.
- 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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