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Transportation Security Screeners average salary by city in Tennessee
- Chattanooga$63,580
- Kingsport$62,890
- Memphis$60,970
- Knoxville$59,620
- Nashville$58,710
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga | $63,580 | $63,130 | $61,110 | $53,267 | 91 |
| Kingsport | $62,890 | $63,130 | $61,110 | $52,712 | 86 |
| Memphis | $60,970 | $61,110 | $49,940 | $51,169 | 92 |
| Knoxville | $59,620 | $63,130 | $49,940 | $50,085 | 93 |
| Nashville | $58,710 | $61,110 | $49,940 | $49,353 | 96 |
*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 33-9093.
- 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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