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373 Jobs That Pay Over $50K in Tennessee (2025)

Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed: 2026-05-19

There are 373 occupations in Tennessee with a median salary above $50K per year. The highest-paying is Cardiologists at $610,080/year. Based on 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025

$50K+ $75K+ $100K+ $150K+

Average Salary by State

Average salaries across all 50 states. Click a state to see its $50K+ jobs.

$57,873

$89,679

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS 2025 Annual

AL $63,963 AK $79,599 AZ $72,019 AR $58,447 CA $83,172 CO $76,493 CT $78,019 DE $71,614 DC $89,679 FL $67,772 GA $69,372 HI $73,976 ID $67,243 IL $74,900 IN $68,360 IA $68,184 KS $65,075 KY $66,085 LA $62,928 ME $70,351 MD $79,476 MA $81,221 MI $70,102 MN $79,901 MS $57,873 MO $67,599 MT $65,918 NE $68,499 NV $69,352 NH $75,725 NJ $80,366 NM $68,121 NY $83,189 NC $67,685 ND $70,391 OH $69,737 OK $63,871 OR $75,924 PA $70,617 RI $78,209 SC $66,430 SD $64,417 TN $66,638 TX $68,700 UT $68,195 VT $74,078 VA $73,984 WA $86,472 WV $62,235 WI $71,762 WY $66,073

373
Jobs Over $50K

$610,080

#1: Cardiologists

$87,083

Avg of Qualifying Jobs

1,341,620

Workers in These Jobs

All 373 Jobs Paying Over $50K in Tennessee

Ranked by median annual salary. Click any job to see the full salary breakdown.

#	Occupation	Median Salary	Mean Salary	Workers
1	Cardiologists	$610,080	$551,190	560
2	Dermatologists	$433,630	$359,260	100
3	Obstetricians and Gynecologists	$354,580	$296,570	360
4	Orthodontists	$339,610	$302,050	N/A
5	Anesthesiologists	$330,620	$323,070	840
6	Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric	$325,520	$341,820	180
7	General Internal Medicine Physicians	$232,220	$238,020	1,370
8	Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric	$231,040	$268,340	230
9	Neurologists	$229,670	$292,700	220
10	Family Medicine Physicians	$226,830	$284,650	2,260
11	Dentists, General	$215,290	$210,700	2,200
12	Psychiatrists	$214,880	$210,520	410
13	Podiatrists	$212,470	$191,030	70
14	Nurse Anesthetists	$211,450	$218,870	1,690
15	Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates	$208,350	$173,150	420
16	Chief Executives	$198,830	$239,970	4,700
17	Pediatricians, General	$176,210	$188,280	740
18	Physicists	$165,010	$171,070	240
19	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$161,430	$167,280	3,600
20	Computer and Information Systems Managers	$158,700	$167,270	12,040
21	Air Traffic Controllers	$157,330	$149,020	590
22	Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers	$143,580	$142,700	110
23	Acupuncturists	$141,430	$158,380	N/A
24	Financial Managers	$141,010	$164,480	17,630
25	Purchasing Managers	$137,060	$153,620	1,460
26	Lawyers	$136,180	$163,870	9,010
27	Medical Dosimetrists	$135,530	$123,700	60
28	Biochemists and Biophysicists	$134,560	$150,580	60
29	Optometrists	$134,170	$120,920	660
30	Pharmacists	$133,390	$131,270	8,250
31	Compensation and Benefits Managers	$132,780	$148,100	670
32	Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels	$132,710	$132,020	940
33	Marketing Managers	$131,990	$145,590	7,730
34	Human Resources Managers	$131,760	$144,990	4,310
35	Computer Hardware Engineers	$130,830	$130,460	N/A
36	Aerospace Engineers	$128,510	$122,320	610
37	Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$128,270	$120,960	350
38	Sales Managers	$128,040	$144,040	12,270
39	Administrative Services Managers	$127,410	$139,250	8,170
40	Public Relations Managers	$127,390	$131,930	700
41	Natural Sciences Managers	$124,530	$147,790	880
42	Veterinarians	$124,350	$129,660	1,730
43	Computer Network Architects	$123,860	$127,270	4,330
44	Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$122,920	$123,490	740
45	Software Developers	$122,430	$120,560	19,030
46	Training and Development Managers	$121,030	$131,910	840
47	Industrial Production Managers	$119,430	$128,350	6,310
48	Physician Assistants	$118,240	$117,300	2,240
49	Economists	$117,650	$123,810	80
50	Nurse Practitioners	$117,590	$115,510	12,150
51	Commercial Pilots	$117,480	$126,190	1,030
52	Nurse Midwives	$116,980	$115,780	330
53	Power Plant Operators	$115,920	$108,900	490
54	Database Administrators	$115,500	$109,570	2,020
55	Information Security Analysts	$115,430	$130,320	3,330
56	Database Architects	$115,170	$117,980	650
57	Sales Engineers	$111,580	$115,220	530
58	Construction Managers	$110,200	$122,250	5,860
59	Actuaries	$108,930	$136,800	300
60	Computer and Information Research Scientists	$108,830	$116,810	N/A
61	Fundraising Managers	$107,760	$117,350	300
62	Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers	$107,740	$106,490	380
63	Medical and Health Services Managers	$107,120	$128,340	14,160
64	General and Operations Managers	$106,970	$132,520	63,720
65	Facilities Managers	$106,730	$114,830	2,580
66	Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers	$106,470	$124,040	170
67	Economics Teachers, Postsecondary	$104,560	$113,890	250
68	Electrical Engineers	$104,450	$114,680	2,830
69	Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$102,720	$108,390	4,020
70	Education Administrators, Postsecondary	$100,850	$135,540	2,680
71	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers	$100,740	$113,090	4,910
72	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$100,640	$120,080	790
73	Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers	$100,490	$93,140	700
74	Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers	$100,390	$93,010	N/A
75	Data Scientists	$100,330	$105,200	2,790
76	Physical Therapists	$100,140	$98,260	4,800
77	Mechanical Engineers	$99,550	$104,790	3,930
78	Management Analysts	$99,260	$108,100	13,700
79	Postmasters and Mail Superintendents	$99,170	$100,610	260
80	Industrial Engineers	$99,080	$101,000	7,440
81	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$98,870	$111,700	4,400
82	Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$98,560	$95,960	100
83	Statisticians	$98,230	$105,050	530
84	Advertising and Promotions Managers	$98,170	$104,130	N/A
85	Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary	$98,160	$91,410	80
86	Occupational Therapists	$97,700	$95,080	2,490
87	Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary	$97,590	$100,580	6,180
88	Epidemiologists	$97,310	$103,390	220
89	Environmental Engineers	$97,190	$101,260	540
90	Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay	$96,840	$92,640	430
91	Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers	$96,730	$88,920	170
92	Atmospheric and Space Scientists	$96,190	$104,300	230
93	Civil Engineers	$95,910	$103,340	5,790
94	Computer Systems Analysts	$95,630	$98,280	10,220
95	Landscape Architects	$95,250	$95,810	260
96	Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products	$94,450	$109,810	8,290
97	Genetic Counselors	$94,380	$93,790	340
98	Architects, Except Landscape and Naval	$94,030	$98,970	2,570
99	Financial and Investment Analysts	$92,990	$97,730	4,910
100	Nuclear Technicians	$91,980	$94,200	110
101	Materials Engineers	$91,940	$102,560	330
102	Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$91,040	$92,170	1,530
103	Financial Risk Specialists	$90,950	$100,540	540
104	Audiologists	$90,540	$92,340	270
105	Art Directors	$89,860	$108,720	930
106	Social and Community Service Managers	$88,240	$93,430	2,770
107	Network and Computer Systems Administrators	$88,100	$93,150	5,070
108	Chemists	$87,930	$88,400	960
109	Financial Examiners	$87,110	$99,570	500
110	Budget Analysts	$86,570	$92,220	1,140
111	First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers	$85,980	$97,510	4,510
112	Business Teachers, Postsecondary	$85,950	$109,730	1,260
113	Project Management Specialists	$85,890	$93,630	20,780
114	Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$85,020	$89,080	120
115	Dental Hygienists	$84,640	$87,420	4,570
116	Speech-Language Pathologists	$84,630	$85,050	3,320
117	Nuclear Medicine Technologists	$84,470	$88,550	390
118	Personal Financial Advisors	$84,160	$153,140	3,970
119	Chiropractors	$83,990	$87,960	500
120	Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers	$83,660	$82,970	3,900
121	Radiation Therapists	$83,520	$88,630	350
122	Special Effects Artists and Animators	$83,080	$91,320	90
123	Emergency Management Directors	$81,800	$88,970	370
124	Food Scientists and Technologists	$81,760	$84,820	70
125	Surgical Assistants	$81,640	$82,720	750
126	Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$81,600	$100,820	560
127	Registered Nurses	$81,500	$85,390	72,200
128	Locomotive Engineers	$81,410	$85,470	700
129	Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$81,330	$100,200	250
130	Geography Teachers, Postsecondary	$81,220	$89,130	80
131	Occupational Health and Safety Specialists	$81,190	$82,020	2,690
132	Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians	$81,040	$90,060	4,670
133	Diagnostic Medical Sonographers	$80,640	$81,730	1,880
134	Physics Teachers, Postsecondary	$80,630	$97,590	340
135	Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$80,100	$77,100	450
136	Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary	$80,050	$82,240	1,150
137	Power Distributors and Dispatchers	$79,910	$87,520	100
138	Signal and Track Switch Repairers	$79,730	$80,590	190
139	Music Directors and Composers	$79,640	$70,240	400
140	Technical Writers	$79,550	$82,580	480
141	Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,170	$96,320	80
142	Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,150	$95,780	370
143	Urban and Regional Planners	$78,970	$81,750	310
144	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,940	$94,800	830
145	Insurance Underwriters	$78,840	$82,570	1,250
146	Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists	$78,610	$78,220	1,350
147	Transportation Inspectors	$78,430	$78,420	420
148	Hearing Aid Specialists	$78,270	$76,610	190
149	Funeral Home Managers	$78,130	$93,390	430
150	Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators	$78,010	$78,840	6,390
151	First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers	$77,920	$75,780	2,210
152	Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers	$77,870	$84,130	230
153	Computer Network Support Specialists	$77,640	$79,910	2,660
154	Microbiologists	$77,630	$87,520	210
155	Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary	$77,370	$81,160	190
156	Electrical and Electronics Drafters	$77,180	$77,390	340
157	Detectives and Criminal Investigators	$77,090	$87,790	1,860
158	Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$76,940	$83,180	210
159	Labor Relations Specialists	$76,930	$83,360	560
160	School Psychologists	$76,850	$77,390	900
161	Accountants and Auditors	$76,840	$82,260	27,340
162	Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health	$76,840	$84,680	1,230
163	Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$76,820	$84,350	1,180
164	Operations Research Analysts	$76,680	$80,330	1,200
165	Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians	$76,650	$71,720	1,030
166	Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$76,350	$77,160	310
167	Surveyors	$76,340	$79,090	920
168	Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$76,240	$86,050	870
169	Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary	$76,010	$85,010	790
170	Fish and Game Wardens	$75,930	$76,160	220
171	First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers	$75,830	$77,760	15,070
172	Cost Estimators	$75,650	$79,960	4,340
173	Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes	$75,390	$113,350	730
174	Judicial Law Clerks	$75,190	$77,120	400
175	Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary	$75,190	$78,150	240
176	Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	$75,060	$79,600	60
177	First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives	$74,770	$79,340	4,430
178	Web Developers	$74,760	$84,720	1,620
179	Carpet Installers	$74,510	$66,250	50
180	First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers	$74,470	$76,830	17,770
181	Instructional Coordinators	$74,390	$72,520	4,120
182	Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters	$74,190	$72,550	70
183	First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers	$74,140	$69,170	740
184	Tire Builders	$74,100	$68,380	1,360
185	Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary	$74,090	$80,400	490
186	Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists	$73,570	$75,360	310
187	Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	$73,280	$75,620	220
188	Producers and Directors	$73,020	$78,680	2,920
189	Cartographers and Photogrammetrists	$72,990	$76,740	150
190	History Teachers, Postsecondary	$72,940	$78,350	450
191	Credit Analysts	$72,550	$81,490	1,480
192	Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators	$72,470	$65,300	370
193	Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$72,390	$75,410	950
194	Respiratory Therapists	$72,140	$72,300	3,440
195	Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary	$72,030	$80,020	1,370
196	Foresters	$71,990	$73,270	120
197	Pourers and Casters, Metal	$71,880	$64,480	120
198	Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters	$71,740	$72,560	790
199	Calibration Technologists and Technicians	$71,660	$72,340	130
200	Logisticians	$71,280	$76,910	4,990
201	Commercial and Industrial Designers	$71,230	$75,900	750
202	Historians	$71,080	$71,860	40
203	Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling	$70,530	$85,110	540
204	Conservation Scientists	$70,500	$75,250	250
205	Forensic Science Technicians	$70,500	$75,770	300
206	Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists	$69,990	$74,720	2,150
207	Chefs and Head Cooks	$69,810	$70,710	3,820
208	Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists	$69,790	$79,640	13,040
209	Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers	$69,700	$72,200	330
210	Architectural and Civil Drafters	$69,220	$70,720	1,310
211	Materials Scientists	$69,010	$81,300	60
212	Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants	$68,190	$70,600	5,360
213	Dietitians and Nutritionists	$67,620	$67,910	1,230
214	Human Resources Specialists	$67,370	$73,590	21,460
215	Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage	$67,080	$77,080	420
216	Survey Researchers	$66,900	$71,030	210
217	Communications Teachers, Postsecondary	$66,630	$75,030	440
218	Gas Plant Operators	$66,560	$71,020	200
219	Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers	$66,390	$61,210	130
220	First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers	$66,390	$72,130	49,870
221	Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators	$66,390	$69,020	260
222	Buyers and Purchasing Agents	$65,430	$71,190	11,420
223	First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	$65,310	$71,330	18,960
224	Orthotists and Prosthetists	$65,170	$71,690	250
225	Industrial Machinery Mechanics	$65,010	$66,880	12,850
226	Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers	$64,870	$75,440	4,310
227	Maintenance Workers, Machinery	$64,790	$63,720	800
228	Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians	$64,720	$67,480	190
229	Radiologic Technologists and Technicians	$64,630	$68,990	4,660
230	Brokerage Clerks	$64,610	$66,010	370
231	Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars	$64,560	$65,850	580
232	Food Service Managers	$64,410	$71,740	4,550
233	English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$64,220	$70,650	1,150
234	Compliance Officers	$63,960	$73,980	7,990
235	Brickmasons and Blockmasons	$63,850	$63,280	1,050
236	Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$63,750	$66,410	1,820
237	Interior Designers	$63,660	$68,480	1,530
238	Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers	$63,510	$63,580	2,620
239	Web and Digital Interface Designers	$63,510	$66,090	3,610
240	Fire Inspectors and Investigators	$63,400	$65,800	390
241	Mechanical Drafters	$63,390	$68,100	740
242	Postal Service Clerks	$63,210	$62,750	1,330
243	Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians	$63,050	$65,040	110
244	Lodging Managers	$63,050	$74,960	610
245	Loan Officers	$62,800	$71,590	6,510
246	Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School	$62,560	$63,380	3,910
247	Physical Therapist Assistants	$62,500	$64,060	3,390
248	Occupational Therapy Assistants	$62,420	$60,550	1,300
249	News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists	$62,390	$70,270	600
250	Property Appraisers and Assessors	$62,350	$69,470	1,060
251	Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$62,310	$64,280	2,140
252	Training and Development Specialists	$62,280	$70,770	9,370
253	Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$62,270	$66,430	580
254	Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators	$62,140	$70,000	50
255	Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary	$62,090	$71,420	190
256	Librarians and Media Collections Specialists	$62,090	$61,560	2,540
257	Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians	$62,070	$62,930	8,410
258	Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School	$61,950	$63,390	110
259	Soil and Plant Scientists	$61,950	$72,540	370
260	Directors, Religious Activities and Education	$61,940	$64,770	130
261	Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines	$61,880	$63,020	2,600
262	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$61,860	$62,950	21,230
263	Millwrights	$61,810	$60,670	1,060
264	Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School	$61,700	$62,030	2,940
265	Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products	$61,630	$75,490	23,850
266	Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment	$61,560	$63,080	1,700
267	Fundraisers	$61,370	$65,540	1,930
268	Special Education Teachers, Secondary School	$61,360	$61,990	2,010
269	Healthcare Social Workers	$61,240	$62,750	5,970
270	Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers	$61,220	$65,620	2,480
271	First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors	$61,160	$66,270	17,290
272	Transportation Security Screeners	$61,110	$59,860	840
273	Electricians	$61,090	$63,540	17,070
274	Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders	$60,960	$57,020	3,860
275	Public Relations Specialists	$60,900	$65,360	3,380
276	Lighting Technicians	$60,870	$75,390	280
277	Avionics Technicians	$60,820	$64,100	480
278	Tool and Die Makers	$60,760	$61,420	2,930
279	Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$60,690	$61,030	13,060
280	Sailors and Marine Oilers	$60,580	$60,730	870
281	Surgical Technologists	$60,530	$60,110	3,310
282	Sound Engineering Technicians	$60,500	$81,800	510
283	Bridge and Lock Tenders	$60,420	$58,520	60
284	Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors	$60,340	$66,070	240
285	Anthropologists and Archeologists	$60,310	$63,970	160
286	Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel	$60,230	$67,720	21,600
287	Real Estate Brokers	$60,150	$62,910	540
288	Hazardous Materials Removal Workers	$60,090	$63,480	570
289	Rail Car Repairers	$60,090	$63,790	320
290	Special Education Teachers, Middle School	$60,000	$60,950	1,310
291	Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education	$59,980	$59,850	28,240
292	Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors	$59,960	$61,020	6,470
293	Construction and Building Inspectors	$59,870	$61,410	2,500
294	Athletic Trainers	$59,850	$57,670	580
295	Editors	$59,550	$66,960	1,390
296	Special Education Teachers, Preschool	$59,550	$59,100	330
297	Crane and Tower Operators	$59,410	$63,250	660
298	Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers	$59,280	$61,830	15,630
299	Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists	$59,190	$60,590	5,720
300	Sheet Metal Workers	$59,170	$59,390	1,850
301	Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses	$58,870	$56,470	20,830
302	Writers and Authors	$58,870	$66,180	1,260
303	Paralegals and Legal Assistants	$58,820	$60,790	6,080
304	Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas	$58,780	$62,480	40
305	Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners	$58,730	$59,170	300
306	Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas	$58,670	$59,600	450
307	Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers	$58,620	$60,440	64,890
308	Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters	$58,600	$60,500	9,270
309	Postal Service Mail Carriers	$58,570	$60,590	7,310
310	Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians	$58,440	$59,440	430
311	Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment	$58,250	$59,270	340
312	Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$58,070	$60,530	2,650
313	Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education	$58,070	$57,680	2,740
314	Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents	$58,050	$79,370	11,370
315	Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists	$58,010	$57,980	2,120
316	Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers	$57,920	$58,820	500
317	Film and Video Editors	$57,880	$58,430	560
318	Paramedics	$57,690	$59,870	3,710
319	Curators	$57,580	$61,280	190
320	Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders	$57,490	$58,000	730
321	Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$57,270	$61,000	1,650
322	Graphic Designers	$57,270	$62,670	3,880
323	Clergy	$57,260	$58,550	710
324	Insurance Sales Agents	$57,120	$71,520	7,610
325	Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film	$57,030	$67,350	460
326	Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door	$57,010	$57,290	670
327	Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health	$56,960	$57,650	320
328	Structural Iron and Steel Workers	$56,750	$58,090	1,240
329	Aircraft Service Attendants	$56,620	$50,180	580
330	Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators	$56,390	$56,980	2,850
331	Child, Family, and School Social Workers	$56,310	$57,350	7,870
332	Computer User Support Specialists	$55,990	$59,100	11,920
333	Travel Agents	$55,640	$55,210	540
334	Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers	$55,490	$57,810	9,740
335	Embalmers	$55,170	$55,910	180
336	Occupational Health and Safety Technicians	$55,090	$58,560	310
337	Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$54,930	$50,970	670
338	Chemical Technicians	$54,840	$58,170	1,470
339	Pile Driver Operators	$54,830	$54,690	30
340	Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers	$54,060	$61,460	60
341	First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers	$53,700	$58,640	2,020
342	Exercise Physiologists	$53,570	$56,660	140
343	Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors	$53,560	$58,910	260
344	Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers	$53,270	$51,360	160
345	Archivists	$53,210	$56,700	110
346	Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks	$53,020	$56,880	12,740
347	First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers	$52,960	$55,970	170
348	Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers	$52,520	$45,770	330
349	Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators	$52,120	$49,400	590
350	Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers	$52,120	$48,060	80
351	Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners	$52,000	$54,240	3,260
352	Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators	$52,000	$55,050	10,660
353	Recreational Therapists	$51,910	$55,030	150
354	Boilermakers	$51,810	$71,530	180
355	Cargo and Freight Agents	$51,800	$58,310	3,390
356	Mechanical Door Repairers	$51,790	$51,320	370
357	Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks	$51,780	$54,220	3,680
358	Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents	$51,630	$59,530	1,850
359	Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers	$51,460	$55,380	2,520
360	Interpreters and Translators	$51,080	$53,590	710
361	Correctional Officers and Jailers	$50,940	$51,420	6,990
362	Biological Technicians	$50,840	$57,910	1,240
363	Carpenters	$50,830	$53,990	8,200
364	First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers	$50,830	$61,450	1,850
365	Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators	$50,670	$53,790	3,140
366	Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$50,470	$50,000	2,450
367	Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters	$50,460	$51,950	2,260
368	Surveying and Mapping Technicians	$50,370	$53,700	1,340
369	Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics	$50,290	$54,590	16,210
370	Tutors	$50,280	$52,310	3,310
371	Locksmiths and Safe Repairers	$50,250	$53,430	340
372	Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers	$50,240	$53,760	1,160
373	Massage Therapists	$50,070	$57,350	1,230

Tennessee High-Salary Insights

The $50K+ jobs in Tennessee are concentrated in Healthcare Practitioners, Legal fields.

55.9% of all tracked occupations in TN earn a median salary above $50K. The entry point for this group is $50,070/year (Massage Therapists), while the top earner makes $610,080/year.

Tennessee ranks #30 among all 50 states for the number of $50K+ jobs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many jobs pay over $50K a year in Tennessee?

According to 2025 BLS data, there are 373 occupations in Tennessee with a median annual salary above $50K. This represents 55.9% of all tracked occupations in TN.

What is the highest paying job in Tennessee?

The highest paying occupation in Tennessee is Cardiologists with a median salary of $610,080 per year based on 2025 BLS OEWS data.

What is the minimum salary to be on the $50K+ list in Tennessee?

The entry point for the $50K+ list in Tennessee is $50,070/year (Massage Therapists). Any occupation with a median salary above $50K qualifies for this list.

What is the average salary of $50K+ jobs in Tennessee?

The average median salary among all 373 occupations that pay over $50K in Tennessee is $87,083 per year (2025 data).

How can I get a job that pays over $50K in Tennessee?

High-paying jobs in Tennessee typically require specialized education, certifications, or significant experience. Common fields include healthcare, technology, management, and engineering. Investing in relevant skills through certifications and advanced degrees can help you reach the $50K+ salary range. Check individual job pages for specific requirements.

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Data Source & Methodology

This list includes all occupations with BLS-published state-level median salary data above $50K per year. Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. See our Methodology page for details.

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics