Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in South Central Tennessee
322 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in South Central Tennessee belongs to Cutters and Trimmers, Hand, at $19,120 per year. The highest is $334,890.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cutters and Trimmers, Hand | $19,120 | 50 | |
| 2 | Waiters and Waitresses | $20,170 | 1,250 | |
| 3 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $21,780 | 290 | |
| 4 | Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | $22,520 | 210 | |
| 5 | Bartenders | $23,520 | 180 | |
| 6 | Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners | $25,460 | 50 | |
| 7 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $26,170 | 3,370 | |
| 8 | Cashiers | $26,450 | 3,210 | |
| 9 | Food Preparation Workers | $26,780 | 660 | |
| 10 | Bakers | $26,900 | 80 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $334,890 | 80 |
| Physicians, All Other | $281,560 | 40 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $156,260 | 110 |
| Lawyers | $138,910 | 120 |
| Marketing Managers | $137,910 | 110 |
| Pharmacists | $129,490 | 230 |
| Sales Managers | $124,510 | 240 |
| Chief Executives | $121,560 | 130 |
| Software Developers | $120,010 | 270 |
| Physician Assistants | $116,440 | — |
| Human Resources Managers | $116,240 | 80 |
| Veterinarians | $115,000 | 80 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $112,350 | 330 |
| Computer Network Architects | $108,430 | 60 |
| Financial Managers | $105,790 | 360 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $103,630 | 290 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $102,650 | 270 |
| Electrical Engineers | $102,610 | 110 |
| Physical Therapists | $102,500 | 150 |
| Engineers, All Other | $102,160 | 210 |
| Construction Managers | $100,060 | 130 |
| Management Analysts | $99,250 | 190 |
| Facilities Managers | $99,130 | 70 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $98,210 | 160 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $97,400 | 330 |
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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