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Maintenance Workers, Machinery average salary by city in Tennessee
- Clarksville$81,130
- Memphis$64,850
- Nashville$62,990
- Knoxville$62,530
- Morristown$61,630
- Jackson$60,020
- Chattanooga$59,580
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarksville | $81,130 | $84,500 | $65,540 | $65,905 | 91 |
| Memphis | $64,850 | $64,470 | $59,160 | $54,287 | 92 |
| Nashville | $62,990 | $64,650 | $52,460 | $52,792 | 96 |
| Knoxville | $62,530 | $62,460 | $50,240 | $52,423 | 93 |
| Morristown | $61,630 | $66,470 | $57,300 | $51,700 | 86 |
| Jackson | $60,020 | $62,890 | $48,520 | $50,406 | 86 |
| Chattanooga | $59,580 | $62,690 | $48,840 | $50,053 | 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 49-9043.
- 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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