Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in North Central Tennessee
318 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in North Central Tennessee belongs to Amusement and Recreation Attendants, at $21,150 per year. The highest is $225,000.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $21,150 | 90 | |
| 2 | Waiters and Waitresses | $22,330 | 1,640 | |
| 3 | Bartenders | $24,940 | 230 | |
| 4 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $26,500 | 4,060 | |
| 5 | Food Preparation Workers | $26,780 | 720 | |
| 6 | Cashiers | $27,230 | 3,320 | |
| 7 | Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $27,390 | 110 | |
| 8 | Funeral Attendants | $27,620 | 80 | |
| 9 | Childcare Workers | $27,930 | 360 | |
| 10 | Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | $28,130 | 810 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $225,000 | 100 |
| Dentists, General | $206,000 | 60 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $201,700 | 30 |
| Optometrists | $156,580 | 30 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $152,060 | 50 |
| Pharmacists | $130,280 | 280 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $126,980 | 150 |
| Marketing Managers | $126,810 | 120 |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $125,310 | 80 |
| Financial Managers | $124,290 | 310 |
| Veterinarians | $123,910 | 70 |
| Physician Assistants | $121,360 | 100 |
| Software Developers | $120,020 | 200 |
| Lawyers | $117,390 | 140 |
| Sales Managers | $116,340 | 250 |
| Human Resources Managers | $109,220 | 60 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $107,000 | 370 |
| Computer Network Architects | $106,760 | 70 |
| Physical Therapists | $105,050 | 250 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $103,470 | 230 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $103,460 | 210 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $101,380 | 380 |
| Construction Managers | $99,350 | 170 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $99,070 | 50 |
| Occupational Therapists | $97,390 | 130 |
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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