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Purchasing Managers average salary by city in Tennessee
- Memphis$167,790
- Nashville$162,910
- Kingsport$155,980
- Knoxville$143,990
- Chattanooga$130,730
- Johnson City$130,440
- Clarksville$129,520
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | $167,790 | $156,830 | $131,140 | $125,950 | 92 |
| Nashville | $162,910 | $140,410 | $121,290 | $122,615 | 96 |
| Kingsport | $155,980 | $130,490 | $108,100 | $117,878 | 86 |
| Knoxville | $143,990 | $139,530 | $109,680 | $109,683 | 93 |
| Chattanooga | $130,730 | $123,750 | $111,550 | $100,620 | 91 |
| Johnson City | $130,440 | $117,730 | $95,190 | $100,422 | 88 |
| Clarksville | $129,520 | $121,060 | $103,980 | $99,793 | 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 11-3061.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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