May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Knoxville
Knoxville, TN
536 occupations
Across 536 occupations with published wages in Knoxville, family medicine physicians record the highest median at $460,080 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Knoxville
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 12,730 | $27,720 |
| Retail Salespersons | 12,430 | $31,150 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 10,120 | $37,400 |
| Registered Nurses | 9,500 | $77,240 |
| General and Operations Managers | 8,660 | $104,590 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 8,130 | $59,100 |
| Cashiers | 8,030 | $29,110 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 7,730 | $35,410 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 7,260 | $28,100 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 7,150 | $31,200 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | $21,520 | 200 |
| Telemarketers | $21,990 | 290 |
| School Bus Monitors | $26,680 | 50 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $26,920 | 180 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | $26,960 | 3,070 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $27,250 | 1,600 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $27,280 | 550 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $27,580 | 2,120 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $27,720 | 12,730 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $28,100 | 7,260 |
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.