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Bakers average salary by city in Tennessee
- Chattanooga$38,630
- Nashville$34,830
- Jackson$34,790
- Memphis$32,980
- Knoxville$32,700
- Clarksville$31,160
- Johnson City$30,330
- Cleveland$30,230
- Kingsport$29,240
- Morristown$28,450
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga | $38,630 | $40,880 | $31,830 | $33,219 | 91 |
| Nashville | $34,830 | $34,920 | $23,950 | $30,166 | 96 |
| Jackson | $34,790 | $34,630 | $21,930 | $30,134 | 86 |
| Memphis | $32,980 | $33,400 | $24,680 | $28,679 | 92 |
| Knoxville | $32,700 | $31,890 | $22,590 | $28,454 | 93 |
| Clarksville | $31,160 | $31,190 | $25,710 | $27,217 | 91 |
| Johnson City | $30,330 | $30,720 | $28,100 | $26,550 | 88 |
| Cleveland | $30,230 | $29,420 | $24,370 | $26,470 | 88 |
| Kingsport | $29,240 | $28,100 | $25,810 | $25,674 | 86 |
| Morristown | $28,450 | $28,870 | $22,010 | $25,039 | 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 51-3011.
- 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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