Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Kingsport
347 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Kingsport belongs to Amusement and Recreation Attendants, at $26,330 per year. The highest is $352,590.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $26,330 | 80 | |
| 2 | Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $26,620 | 250 | |
| 3 | Orderlies | $26,720 | 90 | |
| 4 | Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $26,840 | 80 | |
| 5 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $26,890 | 4,170 | |
| 6 | Cooks, Fast Food | $26,930 | 720 | |
| 7 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $27,250 | 310 | |
| 8 | Cashiers | $27,420 | 3,090 | |
| 9 | Food Preparation Workers | $28,020 | 930 | |
| 10 | Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks | $28,030 | 220 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Family Medicine Physicians | $352,590 | 150 |
| Chief Executives | $189,410 | 100 |
| Dentists, General | $173,810 | 90 |
| Optometrists | $150,420 | 50 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $138,550 | 250 |
| Marketing Managers | $136,240 | 360 |
| Pharmacists | $133,270 | 370 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $133,240 | 380 |
| Sales Managers | $132,950 | 270 |
| Human Resources Managers | $132,680 | 150 |
| Financial Managers | $132,280 | 500 |
| Computer Network Architects | $131,420 | 210 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $130,830 | 330 |
| Purchasing Managers | $130,490 | 80 |
| Physicians, All Other | $124,130 | 140 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $122,130 | 190 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $118,470 | 480 |
| Physician Assistants | $117,490 | 130 |
| Construction Managers | $116,980 | 280 |
| Software Developers | $115,310 | 430 |
| Commercial Pilots | $114,350 | 30 |
| Lawyers | $107,560 | 300 |
| Facilities Managers | $106,020 | 70 |
| Veterinarians | $105,090 | 70 |
| Engineers, All Other | $103,330 | 80 |
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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