Salaries in East Tennessee

BLS OEWS May 2025 • East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area • 371 occupations

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      OccupationMedian salaryEmployed
      Family Medicine Physicians $168,290
      Training and Development Managers $152,98030
      Architectural and Engineering Managers $133,31090
      Physician Assistants $126,30030
      Pharmacists $124,990280
      Electrical Engineers $123,99070
      Chief Executives $121,800160
      Purchasing Managers $118,57040
      Financial Managers $118,450380
      Veterinarians $113,03060
      Administrative Services Managers $110,550160
      Computer and Information Systems Managers $109,380110
      Commercial Pilots $107,52040
      Nurse Practitioners $106,040260
      Computer Network Architects $105,46040
      Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors $105,08030
      Physical Therapists $104,530140
      Marketing Managers $104,430110
      Occupational Therapists $102,61090
      Mechanical Engineers $102,210130
      Industrial Production Managers $101,550320
      Sales Managers $100,380350
      Human Resources Managers $99,980100
      Software Developers $99,220120
      Construction Managers $98,710180
      Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay $98,22060
      Civil Engineers $96,67080
      Medical and Health Services Managers $94,050310
      Facilities Managers $93,06080
      Industrial Engineers $91,120340
      Computer Network Support Specialists $91,05090
      Management Analysts $90,900120
      Speech-Language Pathologists $88,060130
      Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $87,05040
      Social and Community Service Managers $86,60060
      Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $85,680150
      First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers $82,94070
      Project Management Specialists $82,070360
      Dental Hygienists $81,010180
      Lawyers $80,470200
      Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $80,340270
      Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $79,79030
      Network and Computer Systems Administrators $79,440120
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $79,400190
      General and Operations Managers $79,3902,390
      First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $79,32060
      Engineers, All Other $79,060120
      Financial and Investment Analysts $78,86050
      Diagnostic Medical Sonographers $76,57050
      Computer Systems Analysts $76,460110
      Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists $75,64040
      Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $74,57090
      Funeral Home Managers $74,37030
      Logisticians $73,340100
      Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $72,640150
      Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists $72,60040
      Education Administrators, Postsecondary $72,38050
      Registered Nurses $71,1101,600
      Legislators $70,98030
      First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $69,320600
      Computer Programmers $69,15040
      Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary $69,13030
      Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers $68,77030
      Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $68,19050
      Accountants and Auditors $67,800680
      Business Operations Specialists, All Other $66,370250
      Business Teachers, Postsecondary $65,13060
      Tool and Die Makers $64,780150
      Postal Service Clerks $64,73080
      Physical Therapist Assistants $62,980160
      Millwrights $62,92070
      Cost Estimators $62,830120
      Occupational Therapy Assistants $62,75050
      Loan Officers $62,170290
      Surveyors $61,86040
      Child, Family, and School Social Workers $61,500250
      Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $61,48030
      Instructional Coordinators $61,390150
      Food Service Managers $61,240380
      Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $61,120120
      First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $61,040550
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $60,94080
      Respiratory Therapists $60,790110
      Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $60,31030
      Industrial Machinery Mechanics $60,200620
      Detectives and Criminal Investigators $60,020100
      Construction and Building Inspectors $60,01060
      Buyers and Purchasing Agents $59,920410
      First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $59,2401,450
      Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $59,210100
      Human Resources Specialists $59,100530
      Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $58,86040
      Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,4501,180
      Managers, All Other $58,220560
      Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $58,21070
      Mechanical Drafters $58,21030
      Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $58,130140
      Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $58,100140
      Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $58,01090
      Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $58,010240
      Chefs and Head Cooks $57,630150
      First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $57,480340
      Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $57,38030
      Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $57,160170
      First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $57,110110
      Postal Service Mail Carriers $57,030450
      Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $56,750110
      Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling $56,58060
      Electricians $56,570440
      Maintenance Workers, Machinery $56,33050
      Healthcare Social Workers $56,240130
      Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $56,090260
      Computer Occupations, All Other $55,960220
      Compliance Officers $55,800150
      Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $55,27040
      Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $54,380250
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $54,140510
      First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $53,960510
      First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $53,9401,810
      Property Appraisers and Assessors $52,91050
      Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $52,90080
      Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $52,450700
      Counselors, All Other $52,20040
      Correctional Officers and Jailers $52,040900
      Education Teachers, Postsecondary $51,75030
      Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $51,460160
      Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $51,380860
      Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators $51,190460
      Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $51,1701,970
      Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $50,710250
      Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $50,490220
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $50,230170
      Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $50,190590
      Training and Development Specialists $50,130330
      Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $50,100150
      Machine Feeders and Offbearers $50,080110
      Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $49,8802,360
      Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment $49,870160
      Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $49,830280
      Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining $49,76060
      Forest and Conservation Technicians $49,51070
      First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $49,390100
      Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $49,250170
      Surgical Technologists $49,16040
      Lodging Managers $48,97070
      Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders $48,89080
      Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $48,730190
      Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $48,680150
      Special Education Teachers, Middle School $48,66070
      Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $48,64050
      Clergy $48,53040
      Brickmasons and Blockmasons $48,28030
      Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $47,780210
      Machinists $47,690450
      Producers and Directors $47,57040
      Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance $47,560150
      Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters $47,560160
      First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $47,53050
      Upholsterers $47,48080
      Fundraisers $47,35030
      Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $47,340120
      Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $47,300780
      Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders $47,25060
      First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $47,210160
      Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $47,110
      Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $47,090150
      Advertising Sales Agents $47,05040
      Home Appliance Repairers $46,94030
      Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $46,750670
      Carpenters $46,650290
      Helpers--Production Workers $46,630180
      Graphic Designers $46,610160
      Protective Service Workers, All Other $46,58060
      Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $46,520150
      Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $46,480120
      Engine and Other Machine Assemblers $46,440250
      Computer User Support Specialists $46,410270
      Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $46,400320
      Foundry Mold and Coremakers $46,38040
      Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks $46,370110
      Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $46,340480
      Motorcycle Mechanics $46,29040
      Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks $46,280460
      Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs $46,190110
      Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $46,1501,110
      Bill and Account Collectors $46,03060
      Social Workers, All Other $45,97050
      Tree Trimmers and Pruners $45,89070
      Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $45,77050
      Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $45,760210
      Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $45,64060
      Automotive Body and Related Repairers $45,620140
      Information and Record Clerks, All Other $45,57040
      Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping $45,53050
      Public Safety Telecommunicators $45,51060
      Financial Specialists, All Other $45,50040
      Paramedics $45,420150
      Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $45,400180
      Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $45,390970
      Dental Assistants $45,300190
      Loan Interviewers and Clerks $45,230100
      Chemical Technicians $45,200110
      Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $45,11060
      Public Relations Specialists $44,91070
      Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $44,620480
      Paralegals and Legal Assistants $44,570
      Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $44,530680
      Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators $44,410130
      Audio and Video Technicians $44,35040
      Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $44,35080
      Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers $44,280130
      Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $44,2601,120
      Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other $44,01050
      Opticians, Dispensing $43,70090
      Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping $43,70090
      Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $43,70070
      Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $43,650180
      Marriage and Family Therapists $43,62050
      Sound Engineering Technicians $43,51040
      Procurement Clerks $43,43070
      File Clerks $42,980100
      Sheet Metal Workers $42,91060
      Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $42,8802,550
      Material Moving Workers, All Other $42,79050
      Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $42,53050
      Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers $42,51050
      Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $42,4701,310
      Food Batchmakers $42,33060
      Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics $42,13050
      Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $42,05070
      Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $41,9803,960
      Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $41,96080
      Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $41,930260
      Production Workers, All Other $41,5601,390
      Pipelayers $41,55050
      First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $40,820110
      Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $40,77030
      Light Truck Drivers $40,7501,440
      Medical Records Specialists $40,61050
      Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $40,290650
      First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $40,220240
      Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $39,740720
      Surveying and Mapping Technicians $39,52040
      Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $39,50070
      Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners $39,41030
      Billing and Posting Clerks $39,360180
      Painters, Construction and Maintenance $39,110140
      Construction Laborers $39,0801,060
      Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $38,870270
      Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity $38,820120
      Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $38,73050
      Firefighters $38,710400
      Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $38,56070
      Insurance Sales Agents $38,480160
      Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $38,4801,290
      Pest Control Workers $38,47090
      Logging Equipment Operators $38,43030
      Massage Therapists $38,42080
      Web and Digital Interface Designers $38,24030
      Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $38,10030
      Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $37,820490
      Social and Human Service Assistants $37,810130
      Printing Press Operators $37,80090
      Driver/Sales Workers $37,610190
      First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $37,5401,740
      Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood $37,390120
      Medical Assistants $37,380430
      Meter Readers, Utilities $37,35070
      Psychiatric Technicians $37,23040
      Phlebotomists $37,23090
      Self-Enrichment Teachers $37,20060
      First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,1301,760
      Glaziers $37,12040
      Highway Maintenance Workers $36,980250
      Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,7702,750
      Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $36,760330
      Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other $36,51030
      Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $36,420200
      Coaches and Scouts $36,380190
      Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners $36,270150
      Court, Municipal, and License Clerks $36,240110
      Pharmacy Technicians $36,180560
      Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $36,13080
      Ophthalmic Medical Technicians $35,97040
      Data Entry Keyers $35,94050
      Butchers and Meat Cutters $35,790150
      Nursing Assistants $35,740920
      Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $35,5201,080
      Cooks, All Other $35,490260
      Woodworkers, All Other $35,48050
      Security Guards $35,360740
      Customer Service Representatives $35,3201,960
      Couriers and Messengers $35,30070
      Tellers $35,290550
      Rehabilitation Counselors $34,91040
      Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians $34,82030
      Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $34,78080
      Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors $34,780210
      Medical Equipment Preparers $34,78040
      Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $34,750930
      Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $34,740380
      Emergency Medical Technicians $34,620210
      Cooks, Restaurant $34,5102,020
      Floral Designers $34,41040
      Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $34,320110
      Office Clerks, General $33,9702,050
      Home Health and Personal Care Aides $33,6001,430
      Tire Repairers and Changers $33,53070
      Skincare Specialists $33,52040
      Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $33,490120
      Photographers $33,230200
      Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other $33,160100
      Stockers and Order Fillers $32,5403,340
      Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan $32,34060
      Tour and Travel Guides $32,290230
      Packers and Packagers, Hand $31,770580
      Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $31,570190
      Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $31,510230
      Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing $31,460360
      Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $31,38080
      Set and Exhibit Designers $31,34040
      Counter and Rental Clerks $31,160250
      Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $31,060420
      Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $30,84080
      Sewing Machine Operators $30,740310
      Order Clerks $30,680140
      Receptionists and Information Clerks $30,590610
      Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $30,5601,380
      Print Binding and Finishing Workers $30,53030
      Bakers $30,510310
      Parking Attendants $30,490130
      Bus Drivers, School $30,400510
      Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $30,390700
      Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $30,300190
      Parts Salespersons $30,260220
      Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks $30,250100
      Food Processing Workers, All Other $30,10080
      Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service $29,85040
      Amusement and Recreation Attendants $29,8001,120
      Recreation Workers $29,560220
      Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other $29,460320
      Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $29,400120
      Retail Salespersons $29,3405,730
      Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other $29,33060
      Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $28,9001,040
      Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $28,7501,440
      Sales and Related Workers, All Other $28,590100
      Pharmacy Aides $28,53060
      Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $28,3601,090
      Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants $28,18080
      Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other $28,160150
      Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other $28,00040
      Dishwashers $27,960730
      Childcare Workers $27,920340
      Animal Caretakers $27,850370
      Funeral Attendants $27,790100
      Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $27,7802,130
      Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $27,740470
      Cooks, Short Order $27,690220
      Residential Advisors $27,590130
      Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $27,3901,010
      Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $27,390110
      Cooks, Fast Food $26,970800
      Food Preparation Workers $26,7501,350
      Cashiers $26,7105,500
      Fast Food and Counter Workers $26,5804,450
      Library Assistants, Clerical $25,83070
      Waiters and Waitresses $23,4004,350
      Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders $22,73060
      Bartenders $21,630810
      Tutors $16,19040