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Bartenders average salary by city in Tennessee
- Kingsport$35,570
- Memphis$33,840
- Knoxville$32,530
- Nashville$32,090
- Chattanooga$31,360
- Morristown$31,270
- Cleveland$30,840
- Jackson$29,190
- Clarksville$28,100
- Johnson City$27,080
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsport | $35,570 | $31,240 | $22,690 | $30,760 | 86 |
| Memphis | $33,840 | $28,710 | $20,440 | $29,370 | 92 |
| Knoxville | $32,530 | $28,860 | $18,770 | $28,318 | 93 |
| Nashville | $32,090 | $28,190 | $18,840 | $27,964 | 96 |
| Chattanooga | $31,360 | $25,650 | $18,040 | $27,378 | 91 |
| Morristown | $31,270 | $23,730 | $18,540 | $27,305 | 86 |
| Cleveland | $30,840 | $25,710 | $18,280 | $26,960 | 88 |
| Jackson | $29,190 | $22,030 | $19,730 | $25,634 | 86 |
| Clarksville | $28,100 | $24,230 | $17,010 | $24,750 | 91 |
| Johnson City | $27,080 | $21,700 | $16,570 | $23,910 | 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 35-3011.
- 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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