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Respiratory Therapists average salary by city in Tennessee
- Nashville$79,370
- Clarksville$76,110
- Chattanooga$72,610
- Memphis$71,510
- Kingsport$70,190
- Knoxville$67,610
- Jackson$64,300
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville | $79,370 | $78,700 | $72,140 | $64,667 | 96 |
| Clarksville | $76,110 | $79,150 | $64,770 | $62,373 | 91 |
| Chattanooga | $72,610 | $74,350 | $63,660 | $59,911 | 91 |
| Memphis | $71,510 | $66,460 | $65,040 | $59,137 | 92 |
| Kingsport | $70,190 | $62,740 | $61,060 | $58,209 | 86 |
| Knoxville | $67,610 | $64,800 | $63,280 | $56,394 | 93 |
| Jackson | $64,300 | $65,310 | $55,050 | $53,845 | 86 |
*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 29-1126.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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