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Transportation Workers, All Other average salary by city in Tennessee
- Memphis$52,530
- Johnson City$44,860
- Nashville$44,140
- Knoxville$38,190
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | $52,530 | $56,870 | $40,680 | $44,388 | 92 |
| Johnson City | $44,860 | $40,340 | $40,340 | $38,225 | 88 |
| Nashville | $44,140 | $38,240 | $26,560 | $37,646 | 96 |
| Knoxville | $38,190 | $34,390 | $24,350 | $32,866 | 93 |
*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.
Transportation Workers, All Other salary in other states
More about pay in Tennessee
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 53-6099.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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