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Pipelayers average salary by city in Tennessee
- Memphis$50,790
- Nashville$48,130
- Chattanooga$45,950
- Kingsport$44,720
- Johnson City$44,150
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | $50,790 | $46,530 | $45,410 | $42,990 | 92 |
| Nashville | $48,130 | $47,700 | $47,280 | $40,852 | 96 |
| Chattanooga | $45,950 | $44,210 | $39,520 | $39,101 | 91 |
| Kingsport | $44,720 | $42,990 | $35,810 | $38,113 | 86 |
| Johnson City | $44,150 | $41,800 | $41,800 | $37,655 | 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 47-2151.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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