Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in North Central Tennessee
318 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in North Central Tennessee belongs to Physicians, All Other, at $225,000 per year. The lowest published median is $21,150.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $21,150 | 90 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $22,330 | 1,640 |
| Bartenders | $24,940 | 230 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $26,500 | 4,060 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $26,780 | 720 |
| Cashiers | $27,230 | 3,320 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $27,390 | 110 |
| Funeral Attendants | $27,620 | 80 |
| Childcare Workers | $27,930 | 360 |
| Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | $28,130 | 810 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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