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Architects, Except Landscape and Naval average salary by city in Tennessee
- Nashville$103,200
- Memphis$97,220
- Clarksville$96,070
- Chattanooga$95,890
- Knoxville$95,410
- Jackson$89,220
- Kingsport$85,680
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville | $103,200 | $100,050 | $76,530 | $81,431 | 96 |
| Memphis | $97,220 | $93,970 | $70,720 | $77,224 | 92 |
| Clarksville | $96,070 | $93,900 | $61,730 | $76,415 | 91 |
| Chattanooga | $95,890 | $89,820 | $66,110 | $76,289 | 91 |
| Knoxville | $95,410 | $94,310 | $74,000 | $75,951 | 93 |
| Jackson | $89,220 | $81,510 | $71,200 | $71,596 | 86 |
| Kingsport | $85,680 | $81,420 | $62,480 | $69,106 | 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.
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval salary in other states
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval salary by city and state
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 17-1011.
- 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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