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Special Education Teachers, Preschool average salary by city in Tennessee
- Nashville$66,690
- Clarksville$60,380
- Knoxville$57,430
- Memphis$50,840
- Chattanooga$47,530
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville | $66,690 | $63,830 | $51,530 | $55,746 | 96 |
| Clarksville | $60,380 | $59,590 | $49,260 | $50,695 | 91 |
| Knoxville | $57,430 | $63,150 | $49,830 | $48,325 | 93 |
| Memphis | $50,840 | $46,840 | $46,840 | $43,030 | 92 |
| Chattanooga | $47,530 | $47,960 | $31,750 | $40,370 | 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 25-2051.
- 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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