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Crane and Tower Operators average salary by city in Tennessee
- Nashville$68,450
- Jackson$60,660
- Knoxville$59,930
- Memphis$59,310
- Chattanooga$54,140
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville | $68,450 | $76,750 | $46,840 | $56,985 | 96 |
| Jackson | $60,660 | $59,410 | $50,770 | $50,920 | 86 |
| Knoxville | $59,930 | $58,670 | $43,160 | $50,334 | 93 |
| Memphis | $59,310 | $53,600 | $43,870 | $49,836 | 92 |
| Chattanooga | $54,140 | $45,280 | $42,600 | $45,681 | 91 |
*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 53-7021.
- 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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