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Tool and Die Makers average salary by city in Tennessee
- Nashville$69,700
- Chattanooga$63,350
- Memphis$62,110
- Knoxville$61,160
- Jackson$56,860
- Johnson City$54,390
- Morristown$51,760
- Kingsport$51,680
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville | $69,700 | $69,210 | $58,940 | $57,864 | 96 |
| Chattanooga | $63,350 | $61,720 | $49,310 | $53,082 | 91 |
| Memphis | $62,110 | $60,760 | $50,580 | $52,085 | 92 |
| Knoxville | $61,160 | $63,180 | $50,370 | $51,322 | 93 |
| Jackson | $56,860 | $57,240 | $48,210 | $47,867 | 86 |
| Johnson City | $54,390 | $56,460 | $46,930 | $45,882 | 88 |
| Morristown | $51,760 | $48,400 | $48,400 | $43,769 | 86 |
| Kingsport | $51,680 | $48,730 | $44,030 | $43,705 | 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 51-4111.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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