Salaries in West Tennessee

BLS OEWS May 2025 • West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area • 352 occupations

Highest-paying occupations in West Tennessee

OccupationMedian salaryEmployed
Family Medicine Physicians $191,920 60
Chief Executives $140,560 200
Architectural and Engineering Managers $128,500 80
Pharmacists $126,610 260
Computer and Information Systems Managers $123,170 130
Purchasing Managers $120,640 30

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      OccupationMedian salaryEmployed
      Family Medicine Physicians $191,920 60
      Chief Executives $140,560 200
      Architectural and Engineering Managers $128,500 80
      Pharmacists $126,610 260
      Computer and Information Systems Managers $123,170 130
      Purchasing Managers $120,640 30
      Marketing Managers $118,740 120
      Sales Managers $117,210 260
      Power Plant Operators $117,120 80
      Financial Managers $116,970 370
      Education Administrators, Postsecondary $115,080 50
      Human Resources Managers $109,410 60
      Nurse Practitioners $108,510 330
      Veterinarians $104,530 60
      Physician Assistants $103,140 110
      Software Developers $103,020 160
      Facilities Managers $102,900 50
      Industrial Production Managers $102,710 310
      Administrative Services Managers $101,840 140
      Lawyers $100,310 160
      Computer Network Architects $100,300 60
      Management Analysts $99,100 100
      Financial and Investment Analysts $99,100 60
      Physical Therapists $98,500 180
      Construction Managers $97,540 410
      Mechanical Engineers $96,900 120
      Industrial Engineers $96,600 270
      Engineers, All Other $96,240 100
      Business Teachers, Postsecondary $96,170 50
      Medical and Health Services Managers $95,950 340
      Electrical Engineers $94,580 80
      Commercial Pilots $94,390 40
      Personal Financial Advisors $94,110 60
      Occupational Therapists $93,600 80
      Postmasters and Mail Superintendents $91,710 30
      Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $89,460 50
      General and Operations Managers $85,870 2,020
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $85,330 130
      Social and Community Service Managers $82,290 70
      Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $81,740 380
      Dental Hygienists $81,250 180
      First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $80,250 90
      Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $79,980 180
      Diagnostic Medical Sonographers $78,980 60
      Urban and Regional Planners $78,770 —
      Project Management Specialists $78,450 460
      Speech-Language Pathologists $77,270 140
      Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $76,930 140
      Civil Engineers $76,900 200
      Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $76,630 90
      Cost Estimators $75,450 120
      Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary $73,720 40
      First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $73,590 450
      Fish and Game Wardens $73,570 50
      Computer Systems Analysts $72,670 90
      Network and Computer Systems Administrators $72,240 130
      Industrial Machinery Mechanics $69,830 730
      Registered Nurses $68,830 1,900
      Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary $68,230 60
      Accountants and Auditors $68,060 550
      Conservation Scientists $67,950 40
      First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers $66,660 50
      Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $65,360 80
      Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists $65,320 40
      First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,320 1,170
      Maintenance Workers, Machinery $64,630 60
      Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $64,460 30
      Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders $64,450 230
      Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers $64,380 50
      Business Operations Specialists, All Other $64,140 150
      English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $63,550 40
      Instructional Coordinators $62,920 180
      Commercial and Industrial Designers $62,820 60
      First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $62,750 780
      Computer Occupations, All Other $62,300 170
      Occupational Therapy Assistants $62,290 70
      Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $62,230 230
      Buyers and Purchasing Agents $62,220 350
      Compliance Officers $61,900 160
      Education Teachers, Postsecondary $61,690 40
      Construction and Building Inspectors $61,640 40
      Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary $61,510 40
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $61,360 140
      Physical Therapist Assistants $61,290 180
      Human Resources Specialists $61,200 440
      Respiratory Therapists $61,180 90
      Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $60,950 60
      Managers, All Other $60,900 540
      Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors $60,530 40
      Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $60,290 40
      Mechanical Drafters $60,000 50
      Millwrights $59,810 70
      Tool and Die Makers $59,750 100
      Healthcare Social Workers $59,580 200
      Computer Network Support Specialists $59,280 70
      Logisticians $59,100 100
      Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining $58,950 80
      Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $58,900 160
      Teachers and Instructors, All Other $58,660 30
      Loan Officers $58,530 330
      Postal Service Clerks $58,510 140
      Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $58,250 40
      Chefs and Head Cooks $58,170 60
      Child, Family, and School Social Workers $58,030 320
      Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment $58,030 90
      Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $57,910 70
      Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians $57,650 100
      First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $57,610 430
      First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $57,330 1,470
      Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $57,270 130
      Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $57,170 80
      Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $57,050 70
      Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $56,890 80
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $56,820 610
      Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $56,580 130
      First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $56,180 260
      Tutors $56,160 120
      Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $56,110 270
      Emergency Management Directors $55,940 40
      First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $54,430 120
      Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $54,330 100
      Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $54,020 40
      Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $53,920 40
      Postal Service Mail Carriers $53,290 490
      Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $53,120 180
      Counselors, All Other $52,880 50
      Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $52,650 210
      Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters $52,540 200
      Correctional Officers and Jailers $51,970 1,030
      Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $51,910 1,060
      Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $51,500 60
      Food Service Managers $51,430 170
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $51,430 240
      Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $51,300 200
      Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $51,170 250
      Electricians $51,070 920
      Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $50,970 140
      Dietitians and Nutritionists $50,910 40
      Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door $50,740 40
      Financial Specialists, All Other $50,370 50
      Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $50,340 240
      Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $50,290 890
      Detectives and Criminal Investigators $50,250 160
      Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks $50,230 —
      Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $50,190 1,560
      Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $50,060 230
      Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $50,050 1,170
      Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $49,890 260
      Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers $49,870 90
      Special Education Teachers, Middle School $49,830 70
      Sheet Metal Workers $49,800 60
      Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks $49,290 300
      Public Relations Specialists $49,270 70
      Paralegals and Legal Assistants $49,120 140
      Social Workers, All Other $48,960 50
      Machinists $48,880 400
      Clergy $48,860 30
      Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $48,560 280
      Paramedics $48,530 150
      Surgical Technologists $48,430 30
      Computer User Support Specialists $48,290 200
      Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $48,290 160
      Tree Trimmers and Pruners $48,130 60
      Carpenters $48,070 480
      Opticians, Dispensing $47,920 70
      Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $47,890 490
      Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $47,870 340
      Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $47,840 40
      Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $47,750 60
      Protective Service Workers, All Other $47,630 30
      New Accounts Clerks $47,600 30
      Forest and Conservation Technicians $47,370 40
      Logging Equipment Operators $47,250 130
      Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $47,220 —
      Training and Development Specialists $47,190 240
      Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs $47,030 190
      Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $47,020 130
      Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $47,020 2,470
      Chemical Technicians $46,840 120
      Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $46,810 190
      Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other $46,740 50
      Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $46,730 1,770
      Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $46,640 130
      Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $46,530 100
      Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $46,510 70
      Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $46,460 800
      Automotive Body and Related Repairers $46,350 130
      Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $46,350 360
      Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $46,210 990
      First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $46,200 50
      Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance $46,070 220
      Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $46,060 150
      Procurement Clerks $45,890 70
      Boilermakers $45,880 30
      Loan Interviewers and Clerks $45,830 200
      Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $45,760 260
      Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping $45,530 50
      Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $44,820 330
      Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $44,730 350
      Dental Assistants $44,640 180
      Fallers $44,610 40
      Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $44,530 890
      Roofers $44,520 110
      First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $44,160 60
      Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $43,930 70
      First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $43,890 80
      Surveying and Mapping Technicians $43,670 60
      Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $43,570 590
      Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks $43,560 100
      Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $43,430 50
      Conveyor Operators and Tenders $43,160 40
      Medical Records Specialists $42,970 80
      Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $42,770 1,210
      Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $42,640 4,340
      Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping $42,340 100
      Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas $42,270 40
      Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $41,990 300
      Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $41,600 90
      Rehabilitation Counselors $41,460 40
      Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $41,380 760
      Bus Drivers, School $41,380 670
      Pipelayers $41,070 40
      Coaches and Scouts $40,840 110
      Painters, Construction and Maintenance $40,710 220
      Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $40,660 230
      Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other $40,460 40
      Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $40,270 30
      Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $40,240 50
      Information and Record Clerks, All Other $40,230 40
      Billing and Posting Clerks $40,000 200
      Pest Control Workers $39,980 110
      Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators $39,950 40
      Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers $39,950 30
      Construction Laborers $39,930 1,040
      Agricultural Equipment Operators $39,910 150
      Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $39,690 150
      Bill and Account Collectors $39,510 70
      Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $39,390 350
      Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $39,360 —
      Graphic Designers $39,100 80
      Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners $39,030 30
      Food Batchmakers $39,020 30
      Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $38,930 650
      Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $38,610 1,420
      Food Processing Workers, All Other $38,520 40
      Marriage and Family Therapists $38,500 80
      Emergency Medical Technicians $38,260 130
      Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $38,230 190
      Glaziers $37,990 40
      Real Estate Sales Agents $37,860 60
      Firefighters $37,830 480
      Meter Readers, Utilities $37,790 120
      Insurance Sales Agents $37,770 230
      Production Workers, All Other $37,720 1,490
      Order Clerks $37,680 110
      Driver/Sales Workers $37,500 260
      Public Safety Telecommunicators $37,380 180
      Customer Service Representatives $37,280 1,440
      File Clerks $37,180 90
      First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $37,120 1,090
      Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers $37,090 170
      Court, Municipal, and License Clerks $37,040 100
      Property Appraisers and Assessors $37,030 50
      Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $37,010 100
      Printing Press Operators $36,650 80
      Pharmacy Technicians $36,640 520
      Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $36,400 340
      Highway Maintenance Workers $36,130 320
      Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,120 3,350
      Butchers and Meat Cutters $36,090 130
      Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood $36,090 150
      Cooks, All Other $35,960 —
      Social and Human Service Assistants $35,910 130
      Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $35,790 150
      Ophthalmic Medical Technicians $35,780 40
      Nursing Assistants $35,740 1,270
      Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $35,700 70
      Phlebotomists $35,580 80
      Medical Assistants $35,470 490
      Helpers--Production Workers $35,430 610
      Slaughterers and Meat Packers $35,360 90
      Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $35,150 290
      First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $35,140 30
      Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors $35,050 170
      Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $35,010 440
      First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $34,990 1,110
      Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $34,960 1,040
      Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $34,930 670
      Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $34,820 70
      Tellers $34,680 690
      Medical Transcriptionists $34,430 50
      Light Truck Drivers $34,310 620
      Stockers and Order Fillers $34,260 2,620
      Office Clerks, General $33,910 2,070
      Tire Repairers and Changers $33,860 80
      Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing $33,810 260
      Security Guards $33,540 340
      Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $33,480 110
      Woodworkers, All Other $33,330 100
      Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other $32,760 40
      Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan $32,480 60
      Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $32,170 220
      Medical Equipment Preparers $31,960 30
      Data Entry Keyers $31,870 40
      Counter and Rental Clerks $31,710 170
      Parts Salespersons $31,630 250
      Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $31,380 100
      Receptionists and Information Clerks $31,280 480
      Recreation Workers $31,200 140
      Packers and Packagers, Hand $30,900 570
      Home Health and Personal Care Aides $30,820 1,480
      Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $30,740 980
      Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other $30,730 120
      Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $30,370 —
      Psychiatric Technicians $30,250 190
      Floral Designers $30,250 30
      Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $30,000 1,380
      Sewing Machine Operators $30,000 280
      Machine Feeders and Offbearers $29,840 60
      Tour and Travel Guides $29,740 60
      Cooks, Restaurant $29,480 780
      Pharmacy Aides $29,080 70
      Retail Salespersons $29,080 2,710
      Bakers $28,750 110
      Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $28,510 110
      Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $28,410 600
      Animal Caretakers $28,200 140
      Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $28,110 150
      Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other $28,050 40
      Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $27,750 140
      Cooks, Short Order $27,690 120
      School Bus Monitors $27,650 40
      Residential Advisors $27,590 150
      Childcare Workers $26,880 300
      Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $26,780 130
      Cooks, Fast Food $26,760 710
      Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants $26,520 70
      Fast Food and Counter Workers $26,340 3,060
      Food Preparation Workers $25,500 830
      Amusement and Recreation Attendants $25,310 100
      Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $24,770 1,570
      Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners $24,590 60
      Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $23,760 40
      Library Assistants, Clerical $23,730 60
      Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $23,380 320
      Cashiers $23,360 3,570
      Dishwashers $23,070 270
      Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $22,320 350
      Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $22,040 210
      Waiters and Waitresses $21,840 1,320
      Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $21,840 60
      Bartenders $20,790 170