Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in West Tennessee
324 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in West Tennessee belongs to Waiters and Waitresses, at $19,730 per year. The highest is $220,510.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waiters and Waitresses | $19,730 | 1,290 | |
| 2 | Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $20,120 | 50 | |
| 3 | Bartenders | $20,650 | 170 | |
| 4 | Sewing Machine Operators | $20,790 | 280 | |
| 5 | Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | $20,800 | 280 | |
| 6 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $22,310 | 190 | |
| 7 | Childcare Workers | $22,340 | 280 | |
| 8 | Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $23,930 | 390 | |
| 9 | Dishwashers | $24,550 | 210 | |
| 10 | Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other | $24,690 | 170 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Family Medicine Physicians | $220,510 | 100 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $140,070 | 80 |
| Chief Executives | $134,710 | 170 |
| Pharmacists | $132,490 | 300 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $127,510 | 130 |
| Power Plant Operators | $125,690 | 60 |
| Sales Managers | $121,800 | 240 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $121,430 | 330 |
| Construction Managers | $120,790 | 240 |
| Purchasing Managers | $120,640 | 30 |
| Software Developers | $120,010 | 150 |
| Financial Managers | $119,430 | 350 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $119,150 | 290 |
| Human Resources Managers | $115,180 | 80 |
| Veterinarians | $108,530 | 60 |
| Physician Assistants | $106,980 | 170 |
| Marketing Managers | $106,610 | 110 |
| Facilities Managers | $106,470 | 70 |
| Computer Network Architects | $104,900 | 40 |
| Occupational Therapists | $103,210 | 100 |
| Physical Therapists | $102,220 | 190 |
| Lawyers | $99,640 | 160 |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $99,600 | 40 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $98,700 | 210 |
| Industrial Engineers | $98,310 | 250 |
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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