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Sewing Machine Operators average salary by city in Tennessee
- Nashville$36,980
- Chattanooga$36,580
- Jackson$36,250
- Clarksville$34,240
- Memphis$34,000
- Cleveland$33,720
- Morristown$33,430
- Johnson City$33,350
- Knoxville$33,220
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville | $36,980 | $37,500 | $27,600 | $31,893 | 96 |
| Chattanooga | $36,580 | $36,800 | $30,120 | $31,572 | 91 |
| Jackson | $36,250 | $37,380 | $32,830 | $31,307 | 86 |
| Clarksville | $34,240 | $32,690 | $30,480 | $29,692 | 91 |
| Memphis | $34,000 | $33,990 | $24,870 | $29,499 | 92 |
| Cleveland | $33,720 | $36,400 | $29,190 | $29,274 | 88 |
| Morristown | $33,430 | $33,850 | $30,660 | $29,041 | 86 |
| Johnson City | $33,350 | $33,420 | $29,950 | $28,977 | 88 |
| Knoxville | $33,220 | $33,680 | $19,130 | $28,872 | 93 |
*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 51-6031.
- 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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