Wed
Jun 22 2022
12:42 am
If a job can be done remotely, looks like Knoxville employers are going to have a hard time getting/keeping employees.
According to a May 2021 set, made available on June 15, workers in the Knoxville area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $23.70, which is about 15% below the national average of $28.01. This is reflected in 21 of the 22 major occupational groups.
Report: Knoxville workers make 15% below in earnings nationwide
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Lies, damn lies…
While workers in Knoxville may earn 15% less than the national average, Knoxville’s cost of living index is 18% below the national average.
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