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Packers and Packagers, Hand average salary by city in Tennessee
- Morristown$39,340
- Jackson$39,260
- Chattanooga$36,790
- Memphis$36,490
- Clarksville$36,270
- Nashville$36,120
- Knoxville$35,320
- Kingsport$34,070
- Cleveland$31,950
- Johnson City$31,580
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morristown | $39,340 | $40,280 | $33,580 | $33,790 | 86 |
| Jackson | $39,260 | $37,670 | $34,790 | $33,725 | 86 |
| Chattanooga | $36,790 | $35,180 | $29,740 | $31,741 | 91 |
| Memphis | $36,490 | $35,630 | $31,280 | $31,500 | 92 |
| Clarksville | $36,270 | $36,130 | $31,610 | $31,323 | 91 |
| Nashville | $36,120 | $36,000 | $28,060 | $31,202 | 96 |
| Knoxville | $35,320 | $36,410 | $30,600 | $30,560 | 93 |
| Kingsport | $34,070 | $36,570 | $26,100 | $29,555 | 86 |
| Cleveland | $31,950 | $33,050 | $27,960 | $27,852 | 88 |
| Johnson City | $31,580 | $33,020 | $25,390 | $27,555 | 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 53-7064.
- 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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