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Optometrists average salary by city in Tennessee
- Kingsport$141,560
- Clarksville$124,270
- Nashville$122,420
- Chattanooga$118,960
- Memphis$118,450
- Knoxville$116,860
- Johnson City$109,320
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsport | $141,560 | $150,420 | $122,020 | $108,022 | 86 |
| Clarksville | $124,270 | $132,200 | $97,630 | $96,205 | 91 |
| Nashville | $122,420 | $144,260 | $63,510 | $94,940 | 96 |
| Chattanooga | $118,960 | $126,600 | $58,860 | $92,518 | 91 |
| Memphis | $118,450 | $129,080 | $52,540 | $92,160 | 92 |
| Knoxville | $116,860 | $125,090 | $77,790 | $91,041 | 93 |
| Johnson City | $109,320 | $115,210 | $48,550 | $85,737 | 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 29-1041.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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