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Meter Readers, Utilities average salary by city in Tennessee
- Clarksville$52,840
- Jackson$52,240
- Nashville$50,610
- Knoxville$50,240
- Chattanooga$47,180
- Cleveland$46,280
- Johnson City$45,450
- Kingsport$44,770
- Memphis$44,510
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarksville | $52,840 | $45,210 | $39,530 | $44,637 | 91 |
| Jackson | $52,240 | $47,870 | $41,680 | $44,155 | 86 |
| Nashville | $50,610 | $47,100 | $39,070 | $42,845 | 96 |
| Knoxville | $50,240 | $44,700 | $43,930 | $42,548 | 93 |
| Chattanooga | $47,180 | $43,740 | $36,030 | $40,089 | 91 |
| Cleveland | $46,280 | $46,560 | $35,960 | $39,366 | 88 |
| Johnson City | $45,450 | $39,090 | $36,020 | $38,699 | 88 |
| Kingsport | $44,770 | $40,780 | $35,660 | $38,153 | 86 |
| Memphis | $44,510 | $39,880 | $35,400 | $37,944 | 92 |
*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 43-5041.
- 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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