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Registered Nurses average salary by city in Tennessee
- Nashville$92,350
- Memphis$87,370
- Chattanooga$85,220
- Johnson City$84,350
- Clarksville$82,520
- Kingsport$80,250
- Knoxville$78,410
- Jackson$76,220
- Morristown$75,800
- Cleveland$71,990
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville | $92,350 | $84,040 | $81,630 | $73,798 | 96 |
| Memphis | $87,370 | $81,500 | $78,900 | $70,295 | 92 |
| Chattanooga | $85,220 | $79,770 | $77,690 | $68,782 | 91 |
| Johnson City | $84,350 | $77,660 | $72,080 | $68,170 | 88 |
| Clarksville | $82,520 | $79,450 | $69,980 | $66,883 | 91 |
| Kingsport | $80,250 | $76,730 | $73,420 | $65,286 | 86 |
| Knoxville | $78,410 | $77,240 | $71,550 | $63,991 | 93 |
| Jackson | $76,220 | $75,610 | $64,320 | $62,451 | 86 |
| Morristown | $75,800 | $75,680 | $69,520 | $62,155 | 86 |
| Cleveland | $71,990 | $72,800 | $72,800 | $59,475 | 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 29-1141.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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