Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Knoxville
536 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Knoxville belongs to Substitute Teachers, Short-Term, at $21,520 per year. The highest is $460,080.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | $21,520 | 200 | |
| 2 | Telemarketers | $21,990 | 290 | |
| 3 | School Bus Monitors | $26,680 | 50 | |
| 4 | Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $26,920 | 180 | |
| 5 | Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | $26,960 | 3,070 | |
| 6 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $27,250 | 1,600 | |
| 7 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $27,280 | 550 | |
| 8 | Cooks, Fast Food | $27,580 | 2,120 | |
| 9 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $27,720 | 12,730 | |
| 10 | Waiters and Waitresses | $28,100 | 7,260 |
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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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