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Power Plant Operators average salary by city in Tennessee
- Knoxville$111,850
- Memphis$104,310
- Nashville$100,710
- Chattanooga$100,110
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knoxville | $111,850 | $115,920 | $105,370 | $87,516 | 93 |
| Memphis | $104,310 | $119,080 | $68,060 | $82,212 | 92 |
| Nashville | $100,710 | $105,370 | $95,800 | $79,679 | 96 |
| Chattanooga | $100,110 | $115,920 | $61,110 | $79,257 | 91 |
*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 51-8013.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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