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Painters, Construction and Maintenance average salary by city in Tennessee
- Chattanooga$48,880
- Nashville$46,380
- Memphis$45,500
- Jackson$45,040
- Kingsport$43,730
- Johnson City$43,720
- Knoxville$43,370
- Clarksville$43,230
- Cleveland$41,900
- Morristown$40,640
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga | $48,880 | $47,470 | $39,680 | $41,455 | 91 |
| Nashville | $46,380 | $44,330 | $39,220 | $39,446 | 96 |
| Memphis | $45,500 | $44,620 | $37,290 | $38,739 | 92 |
| Jackson | $45,040 | $42,840 | $37,390 | $38,370 | 86 |
| Kingsport | $43,730 | $39,750 | $37,280 | $37,317 | 86 |
| Johnson City | $43,720 | $39,390 | $35,580 | $37,309 | 88 |
| Knoxville | $43,370 | $40,420 | $37,700 | $37,028 | 93 |
| Clarksville | $43,230 | $42,470 | $36,860 | $36,915 | 91 |
| Cleveland | $41,900 | $37,350 | $37,170 | $35,847 | 88 |
| Morristown | $40,640 | $39,310 | $36,610 | $34,834 | 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 47-2141.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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