Comprehensive salary overview for Tennessee based on 3,250,340 workers across 731 occupations tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024
These are the highest paying occupations in Tennessee based on median annual salary from BLS data.
| # | Occupation | Median Salary | Mean Salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Family Medicine Physicians | $229,050 | $256,650 | 2,520 |
| 2 | Neurologists | $228,350 | $293,490 | 290 |
| 3 | Podiatrists | $213,180 | $204,310 | 80 |
| 4 | Nurse Anesthetists | $203,400 | $195,790 | 2,360 |
| 5 | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $178,730 | $161,890 | 520 |
| 6 | Pediatricians, General | $176,150 | $197,990 | 910 |
| 7 | Orthodontists | $174,830 | $183,410 | N/A |
| 8 | Chief Executives | $173,870 | $223,350 | 5,360 |
| 9 | Physicists | $173,660 | $163,690 | 260 |
| 10 | Law Teachers, Postsecondary | $171,280 | $170,840 | 190 |
| 11 | Psychiatrists | $166,470 | $197,490 | 300 |
| 12 | Petroleum Engineers | $164,240 | $151,770 | 50 |
| 13 | Dentists, General | $154,460 | $191,880 | 1,470 |
| 14 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $153,920 | $156,110 | 3,610 |
| 15 | Air Traffic Controllers | $153,670 | $144,150 | 610 |
| 16 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $149,990 | $164,850 | 11,720 |
| 17 | Sales Engineers | $144,030 | $137,610 | 1,040 |
| 18 | Fashion Designers | $142,500 | $117,100 | 40 |
| 19 | Natural Sciences Managers | $140,430 | $146,790 | N/A |
| 20 | Psychologists, All Other | $135,570 | $123,640 | 240 |
| 21 | Financial Manager | $133,010 | $154,180 | 18,650 |
| 22 | Purchasing Managers | $132,930 | $156,820 | 1,430 |
| 23 | Pharmacist | $131,290 | $125,850 | 8,050 |
| 24 | Lawyer | $130,570 | $155,290 | 8,830 |
| 25 | Medical Dosimetrists | $130,360 | $121,090 | 100 |
The 10 lowest paying occupations in Tennessee by median annual salary.
| Occupation | Median Salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers | $20,470 | 80 |
| Bartenders | $22,660 | 10,380 |
| Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials | $23,080 | N/A |
| Baggage Porters and Bellhops | $26,160 | 480 |
| Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | $26,240 | 6,690 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $26,310 | 5,500 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $26,310 | 3,150 |
| Shampooers | $26,420 | N/A |
| Passenger Attendants | $26,720 | 150 |
| Occupational Therapy Aides | $27,110 | 80 |
The most common jobs in Tennessee by total number of workers.
| Occupation | Workers | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 111,240 | $37,910 |
| Retail Salespersons | 85,810 | $30,770 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 84,170 | $27,840 |
| Cashiers | 68,830 | $27,860 |
| Registered Nurse | 67,990 | $79,030 |
| General and Operations Managers | 66,610 | $102,850 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 64,880 | $40,130 |
| Truck Driver | 63,130 | $55,610 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 62,480 | $35,360 |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 59,290 | $42,680 |
See how average salaries in Tennessee compare to other states across the country.
All salary data on this page comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024 estimates. The average salary shown is the mean across all tracked occupations weighted by employment. For methodology details, see our Methodology page.