May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Kingsport
Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA
347 occupations
Across 347 occupations with published wages in Kingsport, family medicine physicians record the highest median at $352,590 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Kingsport
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Family Medicine Physicians | $352,590 | 150 | |
| 2 | Chief Executives | $189,410 | 100 | |
| 3 | Dentists, General | $173,810 | 90 | |
| 4 | Optometrists | $150,420 | 50 | |
| 5 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $138,550 | 250 | |
| 6 | Marketing Managers | $136,240 | 360 | |
| 7 | Pharmacists | $133,270 | 370 | |
| 8 | Industrial Production Managers | $133,240 | 380 | |
| 9 | Sales Managers | $132,950 | 270 | |
| 10 | Human Resources Managers | $132,680 | 150 | |
| 11 | Financial Managers | $132,280 | 500 | |
| 12 | Computer Network Architects | $131,420 | 210 | |
| 13 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $130,830 | 330 | |
| 14 | Purchasing Managers | $130,490 | 80 | |
| 15 | Physicians, All Other | $124,130 | 140 | |
| 16 | Administrative Services Managers | $122,130 | 190 | |
| 17 | Nurse Practitioners | $118,470 | 480 | |
| 18 | Physician Assistants | $117,490 | 130 | |
| 19 | Construction Managers | $116,980 | 280 | |
| 20 | Software Developers | $115,310 | 430 | |
| 21 | Commercial Pilots | $114,350 | 30 | |
| 22 | Lawyers | $107,560 | 300 | |
| 23 | Facilities Managers | $106,020 | 70 | |
| 24 | Veterinarians | $105,090 | 70 | |
| 25 | Engineers, All Other | $103,330 | 80 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 4,170 | $26,890 |
| Retail Salespersons | 3,620 | $31,200 |
| Cashiers | 3,090 | $27,420 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 2,910 | $35,760 |
| Registered Nurses | 2,660 | $76,730 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 2,610 | $35,300 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 2,130 | $36,130 |
| General and Operations Managers | 2,030 | $97,450 |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 1,960 | $39,480 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 1,880 | $54,700 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $26,330 | 80 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $26,620 | 250 |
| Orderlies | $26,720 | 90 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $26,840 | 80 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $26,890 | 4,170 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $26,930 | 720 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $27,250 | 310 |
| Cashiers | $27,420 | 3,090 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $28,020 | 930 |
| Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks | $28,030 | 220 |
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.