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Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers average salary by city in Tennessee
- Kingsport$54,260
- Clarksville$53,180
- Nashville$53,020
- Chattanooga$51,920
- Memphis$51,050
- Cleveland$51,000
- Morristown$50,580
- Knoxville$49,530
- Johnson City$47,450
- Jackson$45,790
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsport | $54,260 | $55,690 | $45,230 | $45,778 | 86 |
| Clarksville | $53,180 | $52,970 | $47,190 | $44,910 | 91 |
| Nashville | $53,020 | $49,460 | $43,730 | $44,782 | 96 |
| Chattanooga | $51,920 | $49,220 | $42,500 | $43,898 | 91 |
| Memphis | $51,050 | $48,600 | $42,240 | $43,199 | 92 |
| Cleveland | $51,000 | $46,670 | $44,840 | $43,158 | 88 |
| Morristown | $50,580 | $47,070 | $40,160 | $42,821 | 86 |
| Knoxville | $49,530 | $48,040 | $41,060 | $41,977 | 93 |
| Johnson City | $47,450 | $46,070 | $41,100 | $40,306 | 88 |
| Jackson | $45,790 | $45,460 | $38,100 | $38,972 | 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 51-4121.
- 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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