Salaries in North Central Tennessee

BLS OEWS May 2025 • North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area • 356 occupations

Highest-paying occupations in North Central Tennessee

OccupationMedian salaryEmployed
Physicians, All Other $225,000 100
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates $201,700 30
Family Medicine Physicians $195,290 —
Dentists, General $164,730 30
Optometrists $156,580 30
Architectural and Engineering Managers $133,730 50

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      OccupationMedian salaryEmployed
      Physicians, All Other $225,000 100
      Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates $201,700 30
      Family Medicine Physicians $195,290 —
      Dentists, General $164,730 30
      Optometrists $156,580 30
      Architectural and Engineering Managers $133,730 50
      Pharmacists $127,660 280
      Education Administrators, Postsecondary $126,810 90
      Sales Managers $123,850 270
      Computer and Information Systems Managers $120,820 130
      Financial Managers $108,600 410
      Physical Therapists $107,780 260
      Marketing Managers $107,500 110
      Veterinarians $106,950 60
      Administrative Services Managers $105,700 170
      Human Resources Managers $105,490 70
      Software Developers $103,160 220
      Business Teachers, Postsecondary $102,430 40
      Nurse Practitioners $102,350 360
      Medical and Health Services Managers $101,730 390
      Occupational Therapists $101,030 110
      Computer Network Architects $100,930 50
      Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $99,640 180
      Lawyers $99,130 130
      Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $99,070 50
      Personal Financial Advisors $98,080 70
      Construction Managers $96,830 160
      Physician Assistants $95,710 80
      Industrial Production Managers $95,430 220
      Electrical Engineers $94,990 40
      Management Analysts $94,710 110
      Civil Engineers $91,340 100
      Information Security Analysts $87,390 30
      Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $87,050 50
      Mechanical Engineers $86,320 100
      Social and Community Service Managers $85,290 70
      Facilities Managers $84,630 70
      Industrial Engineers $84,220 240
      Speech-Language Pathologists $83,200 150
      Network and Computer Systems Administrators $81,480 160
      Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $80,960 230
      Dental Hygienists $80,420 150
      Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $80,260 300
      Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $79,240 30
      General and Operations Managers $79,050 1,850
      Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary $78,550 50
      Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary $78,360 40
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $77,360 180
      Biological Scientists, All Other $76,960 50
      First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers $76,950 80
      Funeral Home Managers $76,880 40
      Registered Nurses $76,190 2,570
      Fish and Game Wardens $75,930 50
      Project Management Specialists $75,390 350
      Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $75,230 30
      Engineers, All Other $75,010 120
      Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $73,640 110
      Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $73,450 60
      Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists $72,600 50
      First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $71,350 460
      Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare $70,720 —
      Computer Network Support Specialists $70,610 100
      Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists $70,250 30
      Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $69,990 150
      Respiratory Therapists $69,220 100
      Computer Systems Analysts $68,860 120
      Accountants and Auditors $68,610 530
      Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers $68,370 50
      Real Estate Sales Agents $68,140 80
      Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $66,820 30
      Diagnostic Medical Sonographers $66,570 90
      Maintenance Workers, Machinery $66,400 60
      School Psychologists $65,870 30
      Physical Therapist Assistants $65,450 230
      Financial and Investment Analysts $64,510 40
      Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $64,140 130
      Loan Officers $63,350 310
      Occupational Therapy Assistants $63,290 70
      Postal Service Clerks $63,270 110
      Millwrights $63,120 40
      Child, Family, and School Social Workers $62,670 320
      Chefs and Head Cooks $62,520 110
      Cost Estimators $62,350 120
      English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $62,110 40
      Dietitians and Nutritionists $62,020 40
      Detectives and Criminal Investigators $61,970 110
      Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $61,810 190
      Financial Specialists, All Other $61,600 40
      First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $61,490 430
      Instructional Coordinators $61,140 100
      Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $60,950 90
      Human Resources Specialists $60,750 420
      Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $60,390 230
      Business Operations Specialists, All Other $60,320 170
      Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $59,320 130
      Healthcare Social Workers $59,100 220
      Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $58,860 80
      Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $58,860 120
      Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $58,710 60
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $58,560 170
      First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $58,550 860
      Surgical Technologists $58,160 60
      Managers, All Other $58,030 440
      Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $58,010 80
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $57,880 590
      Logisticians $57,870 70
      Tool and Die Makers $57,730 170
      First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $57,090 270
      First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $56,900 70
      First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $56,620 480
      Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment $56,320 50
      Computer Occupations, All Other $56,220 180
      First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $56,170 1,240
      Industrial Machinery Mechanics $55,950 460
      Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers $55,830 40
      Food Service Managers $55,780 150
      Postal Service Mail Carriers $55,540 460
      Construction and Building Inspectors $55,480 60
      Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $55,000 220
      Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $54,920 120
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $54,560 160
      Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $53,230 90
      Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $52,880 40
      Compliance Officers $52,720 150
      Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $52,260 60
      First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $51,910 40
      Counselors, All Other $51,900 40
      Surgical Assistants $51,650 70
      Buyers and Purchasing Agents $51,570 360
      Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $50,780 1,360
      Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door $50,740 30
      Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $50,670 800
      Property Appraisers and Assessors $50,430 50
      Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $50,300 230
      Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $49,880 200
      Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $49,780 720
      Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $49,440 170
      Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $49,360 1,570
      Special Education Teachers, Middle School $49,360 80
      Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $49,280 2,070
      Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $49,030 210
      Electricians $49,020 470
      Fundraisers $49,000 50
      Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians $48,600 70
      Sheet Metal Workers $48,540 50
      Teachers and Instructors, All Other $48,370 30
      Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $48,340 140
      New Accounts Clerks $48,330 —
      Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $48,260 70
      Advertising Sales Agents $47,990 30
      Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $47,960 260
      Biological Technicians $47,890 30
      Machinists $47,880 390
      Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $47,800 110
      Insurance Sales Agents $47,650 220
      Training and Development Specialists $47,150 240
      Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other $47,010 50
      Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles $46,960 40
      Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance $46,900 110
      Logging Equipment Operators $46,820 60
      Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $46,780 120
      Paralegals and Legal Assistants $46,660 80
      Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $46,660 600
      Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $46,600 480
      Computer User Support Specialists $46,560 230
      Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $46,470 790
      Loan Interviewers and Clerks $46,290 130
      Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs $46,180 140
      Roofers $46,130 130
      Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators $46,080 50
      Chemical Technicians $46,000 30
      Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $45,950 570
      Automotive Body and Related Repairers $45,940 140
      Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders $45,920 40
      Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $45,760 190
      Public Safety Telecommunicators $45,730 —
      Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $45,680 330
      Structural Iron and Steel Workers $45,510 30
      Highway Maintenance Workers $45,440 200
      Procurement Clerks $45,400 70
      Carpenters $45,350 320
      Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $45,230 90
      Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $45,210 160
      Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers $45,180 40
      Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks $45,130 100
      Writers and Authors $45,100 30
      Marriage and Family Therapists $45,040 80
      Bill and Account Collectors $44,830 60
      Graphic Designers $44,740 80
      Coaches and Scouts $44,340 130
      Surveying and Mapping Technicians $44,240 60
      Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $43,940 230
      Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other $43,910 110
      Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $43,740 530
      Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $43,670 340
      Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $43,660 270
      Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $43,560 1,370
      Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks $43,530 330
      Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $43,430 790
      Rehabilitation Counselors $43,390 50
      Legislators $43,190 50
      Public Relations Specialists $42,920 60
      Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $42,520 1,220
      Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $42,520 140
      Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping $42,470 120
      Information and Record Clerks, All Other $42,290 30
      Driver/Sales Workers $41,940 310
      File Clerks $41,650 110
      First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $41,390 70
      Food Processing Workers, All Other $41,290 70
      Dental Assistants $41,260 250
      Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $41,140 60
      Paramedics $40,590 70
      Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $40,520 410
      Bakers $40,480 280
      Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other $40,460 30
      Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $40,400 1,320
      Medical Equipment Preparers $40,370 30
      Forest and Conservation Workers $40,320 30
      Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks $40,300 110
      Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $40,270 240
      Billing and Posting Clerks $40,230 220
      Agricultural Equipment Operators $39,980 50
      First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $39,790 160
      Social Workers, All Other $39,690 50
      First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $39,620 1,120
      Customer Service Representatives $39,520 1,660
      Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $39,300 110
      Construction Laborers $39,080 980
      Firefighters $38,880 310
      Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $38,840 80
      Psychiatric Technicians $38,760 100
      Pipelayers $38,590 50
      Medical Records Specialists $38,320 120
      Pest Control Workers $38,280 80
      Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners $38,180 60
      Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $38,160 90
      Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders $38,100 50
      Opticians, Dispensing $37,940 110
      Meter Readers, Utilities $37,900 100
      Painters, Construction and Maintenance $37,580 90
      Security Guards $37,500 540
      Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $37,460 60
      Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $37,390 60
      Couriers and Messengers $37,330 90
      Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $37,310 130
      Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $37,310 —
      Helpers--Production Workers $37,240 140
      Production Workers, All Other $37,230 1,800
      Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $37,180 80
      Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters $37,160 60
      Helpers--Electricians $37,140 90
      Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $37,120 50
      Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $37,120 1,380
      Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,100 3,890
      School Bus Monitors $36,940 40
      Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics $36,860 60
      Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $36,820 310
      Court, Municipal, and License Clerks $36,780 140
      Pharmacy Technicians $36,770 580
      Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $36,580 40
      Medical Transcriptionists $36,550 50
      Glaziers $36,360 80
      Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood $36,300 140
      Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $36,300 40
      Correctional Officers and Jailers $36,290 130
      Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers $36,250 120
      Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $36,190 690
      Phlebotomists $36,110 100
      Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $36,100 70
      Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $36,070 50
      Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $35,980 630
      Medical Assistants $35,960 620
      Cooks, All Other $35,960 —
      Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $35,880 1,300
      Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $35,790 100
      Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $35,750 2,560
      Upholsterers $35,630 60
      First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $35,440 50
      First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $35,420 1,220
      Ophthalmic Medical Technicians $35,340 70
      Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $35,270 60
      Nursing Assistants $35,210 1,320
      Tire Repairers and Changers $35,210 90
      Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $35,190 220
      Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic $35,180 60
      Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan $35,170 40
      Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors $35,150 60
      Tellers $35,050 550
      Office Clerks, General $35,020 1,870
      Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $34,960 60
      Order Clerks $34,910 80
      Social and Human Service Assistants $34,830 250
      Butchers and Meat Cutters $34,530 150
      Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $34,300 530
      Data Entry Keyers $33,760 80
      Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers $33,660 30
      Woodworkers, All Other $33,330 70
      Counter and Rental Clerks $33,280 200
      Printing Press Operators $33,280 70
      Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $33,160 30
      Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $33,030 40
      First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $32,830 80
      Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing $32,670 170
      Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service $32,640 40
      Emergency Medical Technicians $32,600 100
      Tour and Travel Guides $31,710 30
      Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $31,700 680
      Packers and Packagers, Hand $31,600 430
      Slaughterers and Meat Packers $31,450 50
      Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $31,420 90
      Stockers and Order Fillers $31,270 2,630
      Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $31,200 220
      Furniture Finishers $31,150 80
      Residential Advisors $30,900 120
      Sewing Machine Operators $30,690 300
      Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $30,620 50
      Home Health and Personal Care Aides $30,480 2,600
      Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $30,390 210
      Receptionists and Information Clerks $30,250 440
      Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $30,110 220
      Parts Salespersons $30,080 230
      Self-Enrichment Teachers $29,990 80
      Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall $29,870 40
      Recreation Workers $29,750 120
      Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $29,690 260
      Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $29,500 210
      Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other $29,330 30
      Cooks, Restaurant $29,290 890
      Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $29,210 1,470
      Floral Designers $28,990 70
      Retail Salespersons $28,970 3,100
      Light Truck Drivers $28,950 1,110
      Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $28,800 80
      Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants $28,790 180
      Animal Caretakers $28,760 270
      Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $28,700 1,300
      Sales and Related Workers, All Other $28,700 40
      Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other $28,160 70
      Childcare Workers $27,960 430
      Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $27,830 160
      Funeral Attendants $27,550 100
      Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $27,490 110
      Tutors $27,350 100
      Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $27,050 320
      Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $27,040 750
      Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $26,990 790
      Food Preparation Workers $26,750 840
      Fast Food and Counter Workers $26,710 3,690
      Cooks, Fast Food $26,680 680
      Cashiers $25,290 3,670
      Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $24,150 280
      Dishwashers $22,790 280
      Waiters and Waitresses $22,370 1,620
      Bartenders $21,870 180
      Amusement and Recreation Attendants $21,540 120