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Orderlies average salary by city in Tennessee
- Nashville$39,170
- Memphis$33,060
- Chattanooga$32,180
- Kingsport$30,240
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville | $39,170 | $38,370 | $31,840 | $33,653 | 96 |
| Memphis | $33,060 | $32,140 | $28,600 | $28,744 | 92 |
| Chattanooga | $32,180 | $29,490 | $28,320 | $28,037 | 91 |
| Kingsport | $30,240 | $26,720 | $26,720 | $26,478 | 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 31-1132.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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