Salaries in Tennessee by Occupation
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| Occupation | Median pay in Tennessee |
|---|---|
| Accountant and Auditor | $76,840/year |
| Actuary | $108,930/year |
| Aerospace Engineer | $128,510/year |
| Air Traffic Controller | $157,330/year |
| Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician | $81,040/year |
| Anesthesiologist | $330,620/year |
| Architect, Except Landscape and Naval | $94,030/year |
| Athletic Trainer | $59,850/year |
| Audiologist | $90,540/year |
B
| Occupation | Median pay in Tennessee |
|---|---|
| Barber | $24,690/year |
| Bartender | $27,480/year |
| Bus Driver, Transit and Intercity | $47,770/year |
C
| Occupation | Median pay in Tennessee |
|---|---|
| Cardiologist | $610,080/year |
| Cardiovascular Technologist and Technician | $76,650/year |
| Carpenter | $50,830/year |
| Chef and Head Cook | $69,810/year |
| Childcare Worker | $29,660/year |
| Civil Engineer | $95,910/year |
| Construction Manager | $110,200/year |
D
| Occupation | Median pay in Tennessee |
|---|---|
| Data Scientist | $100,330/year |
| Dental Assistant | $46,720/year |
| Dental Hygienist | $84,640/year |
| Dentist, General | $215,290/year |
| Dermatologist | $433,630/year |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographer | $80,640/year |
| Dietitian and Nutritionist | $67,620/year |
E
| Occupation | Median pay in Tennessee |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineer | $104,450/year |
| Electrician | $61,090/year |
| Emergency Medical Technician | $40,330/year |
| Epidemiologist | $97,310/year |
| Exercise Physiologist | $53,570/year |
F
| Occupation | Median pay in Tennessee |
|---|---|
| Firefighter | $49,300/year |
G
| Occupation | Median pay in Tennessee |
|---|---|
| Genetic Counselor | $94,380/year |
| Graphic Designer | $57,270/year |
H
| Occupation | Median pay in Tennessee |
|---|---|
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $47,940/year |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aide | $32,130/year |
| Human Resources Manager | $131,760/year |
I
| Occupation | Median pay in Tennessee |
|---|---|
| Industrial Engineer | $99,080/year |
| Interior Designer | $63,660/year |
J
| Occupation | Median pay in Tennessee |
|---|---|
| Judge, Magistrate Judge, and Magistrate | $208,350/year |
K
| Occupation | Median pay in Tennessee |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten Teacher, Except Special Education | $58,070/year |
L
| Occupation | Median pay in Tennessee |
|---|---|
| Lawyer | $136,180/year |
| Librarian and Media Collections Specialist | $62,090/year |
| Lifeguard, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Worker | $28,200/year |
| Loan Officer | $62,800/year |
M
| Occupation | Median pay in Tennessee |
|---|---|
| Machinist | $49,600/year |
| Marketing Manager | $131,990/year |
| Massage Therapist | $50,070/year |
| Mechanical Engineer | $99,550/year |
| Medical Assistant | $39,570/year |
| Mortician, Undertaker, and Funeral Arranger | $46,180/year |
N
| Occupation | Median pay in Tennessee |
|---|---|
| Neurologist | $229,670/year |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologist | $84,470/year |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $211,450/year |
| Nurse Practitioner | $117,590/year |
| Nursing Assistant | $37,990/year |
O
| Occupation | Median pay in Tennessee |
|---|---|
| Occupational Therapist | $97,700/year |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $62,420/year |
| Optometrist | $134,170/year |
| Orthodontist | $339,610/year |
| Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric | $325,520/year |
P
| Occupation | Median pay in Tennessee |
|---|---|
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $58,820/year |
| Paramedic | $57,690/year |
| Pediatrician, General | $176,210/year |
| Pharmacist | $133,390/year |
| Pharmacy Technician | $41,920/year |
| Phlebotomist | $38,550/year |
| Physical Therapist | $100,140/year |
| Physical Therapist Aide | $30,320/year |
| Physician Assistant | $118,240/year |
| Physicians, All Other | $301,290/year |
| Plumber, Pipefitter, and Steamfitter | $58,600/year |
| Podiatrist | $212,470/year |
| Preschool Teacher, Except Special Education | $34,280/year |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $58,010/year |
| Psychiatrist | $214,880/year |
| Psychologists, All Other | $138,070/year |
R
| Occupation | Median pay in Tennessee |
|---|---|
| Radiation Therapist | $83,520/year |
| Radiologic Technologist and Technician | $64,630/year |
| Real Estate Broker | $60,150/year |
| Registered Nurse | $81,500/year |
| Respiratory Therapist | $72,140/year |
S
| Occupation | Median pay in Tennessee |
|---|---|
| Sales Manager | $128,040/year |
| Secretary and Administrative Assistant, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | $45,810/year |
| Security Guard | $36,000/year |
| Software Developer | $122,430/year |
| Speech-Language Pathologist | $84,630/year |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor | $49,580/year |
| Surgical Assistant | $81,640/year |
| Surgical Technologist | $60,530/year |
T
| Occupation | Median pay in Tennessee |
|---|---|
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | $50,000/year |
V
| Occupation | Median pay in Tennessee |
|---|---|
| Veterinarian | $124,350/year |
W
| Occupation | Median pay in Tennessee |
|---|---|
| Web Developer | $74,760/year |
| Welder, Cutter, Solderer, and Brazer | $48,040/year |
Sources and update
- Wages and employment: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025.
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