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Public Relations Specialists average salary by city in Tennessee
- Nashville$67,880
- Memphis$67,740
- Chattanooga$67,060
- Knoxville$64,900
- Kingsport$64,190
- Clarksville$59,750
- Jackson$55,360
- Johnson City$54,910
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville | $67,880 | $62,870 | $49,120 | $56,584 | 96 |
| Memphis | $67,740 | $61,000 | $48,140 | $56,485 | 92 |
| Chattanooga | $67,060 | $66,370 | $48,700 | $56,007 | 91 |
| Knoxville | $64,900 | $57,360 | $48,630 | $54,327 | 93 |
| Kingsport | $64,190 | $59,960 | $44,280 | $53,757 | 86 |
| Clarksville | $59,750 | $56,890 | $44,690 | $50,189 | 91 |
| Jackson | $55,360 | $52,580 | $41,590 | $46,662 | 86 |
| Johnson City | $54,910 | $51,890 | $41,070 | $46,300 | 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 27-3031.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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