There are 9 occupations in Tennessee with a median salary above $150K per year. The highest-paying is Dermatologists at $230,930/year. Based on 2024 Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024
Ranked by median annual salary. Click any job to see the full salary breakdown.
| # | Occupation | Median Salary | Mean Salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dermatologists | $230,930 | $282,130 | 210 |
| 2 | Family Medicine Physicians | $222,090 | $254,040 | 2,080 |
| 3 | Psychiatrists | $210,100 | $205,000 | 280 |
| 4 | Surgeons, All Other | $207,440 | $303,950 | 330 |
| 5 | Nurse Anesthetists | $197,320 | $194,790 | 2,950 |
| 6 | Pediatricians, General | $189,930 | $212,590 | 690 |
| 7 | Podiatrists | $183,940 | $185,690 | 70 |
| 8 | Chief Executives | $171,940 | $222,920 | 5,810 |
| 9 | Dentists, General | $150,220 | $164,410 | 1,450 |
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The $150K+ jobs in Tennessee are concentrated in Healthcare Practitioners, Management fields.
1.2% of all tracked occupations in TN earn a median salary above $150K. The entry point for this group is $150,220/year (Dentists, General), while the top earner makes $230,930/year.
Tennessee ranks #32 among all 50 states for the number of $150K+ jobs.
These are gross salaries. After federal, state, and FICA taxes, take-home pay is lower.
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This list includes all occupations with BLS-published state-level median salary data above $150K per year. Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 estimates. See our Methodology page for details.