May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in East Tennessee
East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area
340 occupations
Across 340 occupations with published wages in East Tennessee, family medicine physicians record the highest median at $168,290 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in East Tennessee
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Family Medicine Physicians | $168,290 | — | |
| 2 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $147,560 | 90 | |
| 3 | Lawyers | $134,440 | 140 | |
| 4 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $132,030 | 160 | |
| 5 | Pharmacists | $130,850 | 300 | |
| 6 | Electrical Engineers | $124,810 | 70 | |
| 7 | Purchasing Managers | $123,220 | 30 | |
| 8 | Industrial Production Managers | $117,480 | 310 | |
| 9 | Financial Managers | $117,320 | 400 | |
| 10 | Veterinarians | $115,210 | 70 | |
| 11 | Computer Network Architects | $112,250 | 50 | |
| 12 | Sales Managers | $111,860 | 290 | |
| 13 | Human Resources Managers | $109,370 | 90 | |
| 14 | Physical Therapists | $108,230 | 180 | |
| 15 | Marketing Managers | $107,740 | 120 | |
| 16 | Mechanical Engineers | $107,500 | 150 | |
| 17 | Occupational Therapists | $106,950 | 80 | |
| 18 | Administrative Services Managers | $104,830 | 160 | |
| 19 | Nurse Practitioners | $103,510 | 250 | |
| 20 | Software Developers | $103,100 | — | |
| 21 | Physician Assistants | $101,880 | 40 | |
| 22 | Medical and Health Services Managers | $98,500 | 270 | |
| 23 | Facilities Managers | $97,470 | 80 | |
| 24 | Commercial Pilots | $93,800 | 70 | |
| 25 | Industrial Engineers | $93,630 | 360 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | 5,500 | $30,810 |
| Cashiers | 5,050 | $27,870 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 4,930 | $26,500 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 4,380 | $26,820 |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 3,770 | $41,520 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 3,300 | $36,290 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 3,090 | $33,850 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 2,810 | $47,810 |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 2,340 | $44,720 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | 2,260 | $35,610 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Bartenders | $22,490 | 820 |
| Library Assistants, Clerical | $23,480 | 50 |
| Childcare Workers | $24,960 | 300 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $26,470 | 1,100 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $26,500 | 4,930 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $26,570 | 730 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $26,820 | 4,380 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $27,560 | 1,060 |
| Cashiers | $27,870 | 5,050 |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $28,000 | 2,190 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.