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Opticians, Dispensing average salary by city in Tennessee
- Nashville$54,980
- Johnson City$52,240
- Knoxville$51,920
- Morristown$51,220
- Clarksville$50,300
- Chattanooga$49,920
- Memphis$49,320
- Jackson$48,140
- Kingsport$44,860
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville | $54,980 | $52,300 | $40,290 | $46,356 | 96 |
| Johnson City | $52,240 | $51,010 | $35,680 | $44,155 | 88 |
| Knoxville | $51,920 | $49,050 | $37,580 | $43,898 | 93 |
| Morristown | $51,220 | $51,770 | $38,670 | $43,335 | 86 |
| Clarksville | $50,300 | $47,660 | $36,010 | $42,596 | 91 |
| Chattanooga | $49,920 | $47,140 | $37,430 | $42,291 | 91 |
| Memphis | $49,320 | $47,620 | $36,660 | $41,809 | 92 |
| Jackson | $48,140 | $47,480 | $35,890 | $40,860 | 86 |
| Kingsport | $44,860 | $38,510 | $35,570 | $38,225 | 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 29-2081.
- 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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