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Tutors average salary by city in Tennessee
- Nashville$59,950
- Memphis$53,080
- Kingsport$53,030
- Morristown$49,360
- Knoxville$49,020
- Chattanooga$47,140
- Johnson City$45,650
- Jackson$42,000
- Clarksville$40,490
- Cleveland$40,390
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville | $59,950 | $62,950 | $39,000 | $50,350 | 96 |
| Memphis | $53,080 | $49,640 | $37,100 | $44,830 | 92 |
| Kingsport | $53,030 | $51,080 | $35,280 | $44,790 | 86 |
| Morristown | $49,360 | $58,600 | $32,560 | $41,841 | 86 |
| Knoxville | $49,020 | $44,840 | $36,050 | $41,568 | 93 |
| Chattanooga | $47,140 | $45,570 | $35,840 | $40,057 | 91 |
| Johnson City | $45,650 | $37,040 | $29,420 | $38,860 | 88 |
| Jackson | $42,000 | $37,400 | $29,310 | $35,927 | 86 |
| Clarksville | $40,490 | $34,950 | $31,060 | $34,714 | 91 |
| Cleveland | $40,390 | $37,190 | $29,120 | $34,633 | 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 25-3041.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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