Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in East Tennessee
340 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in East Tennessee belongs to Bartenders, at $22,490 per year. The highest is $168,290.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bartenders | $22,490 | 820 | |
| 2 | Library Assistants, Clerical | $23,480 | 50 | |
| 3 | Childcare Workers | $24,960 | 300 | |
| 4 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $26,470 | 1,100 | |
| 5 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $26,500 | 4,930 | |
| 6 | Cooks, Fast Food | $26,570 | 730 | |
| 7 | Waiters and Waitresses | $26,820 | 4,380 | |
| 8 | Food Preparation Workers | $27,560 | 1,060 | |
| 9 | Cashiers | $27,870 | 5,050 | |
| 10 | Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $28,000 | 2,190 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Family Medicine Physicians | $168,290 | — |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $147,560 | 90 |
| Lawyers | $134,440 | 140 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $132,030 | 160 |
| Pharmacists | $130,850 | 300 |
| Electrical Engineers | $124,810 | 70 |
| Purchasing Managers | $123,220 | 30 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $117,480 | 310 |
| Financial Managers | $117,320 | 400 |
| Veterinarians | $115,210 | 70 |
| Computer Network Architects | $112,250 | 50 |
| Sales Managers | $111,860 | 290 |
| Human Resources Managers | $109,370 | 90 |
| Physical Therapists | $108,230 | 180 |
| Marketing Managers | $107,740 | 120 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $107,500 | 150 |
| Occupational Therapists | $106,950 | 80 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $104,830 | 160 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $103,510 | 250 |
| Software Developers | $103,100 | — |
| Physician Assistants | $101,880 | 40 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $98,500 | 270 |
| Facilities Managers | $97,470 | 80 |
| Commercial Pilots | $93,800 | 70 |
| Industrial Engineers | $93,630 | 360 |
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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