May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in North Central Tennessee
North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area
318 occupations
Across 318 occupations with published wages in North Central Tennessee, physicians, all other record the highest median at $225,000 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in North Central Tennessee
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | $225,000 | 100 | |
| 2 | Dentists, General | $206,000 | 60 | |
| 3 | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $201,700 | 30 | |
| 4 | Optometrists | $156,580 | 30 | |
| 5 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $152,060 | 50 | |
| 6 | Pharmacists | $130,280 | 280 | |
| 7 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $126,980 | 150 | |
| 8 | Marketing Managers | $126,810 | 120 | |
| 9 | Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $125,310 | 80 | |
| 10 | Financial Managers | $124,290 | 310 | |
| 11 | Veterinarians | $123,910 | 70 | |
| 12 | Physician Assistants | $121,360 | 100 | |
| 13 | Software Developers | $120,020 | 200 | |
| 14 | Lawyers | $117,390 | 140 | |
| 15 | Sales Managers | $116,340 | 250 | |
| 16 | Human Resources Managers | $109,220 | 60 | |
| 17 | Nurse Practitioners | $107,000 | 370 | |
| 18 | Computer Network Architects | $106,760 | 70 | |
| 19 | Physical Therapists | $105,050 | 250 | |
| 20 | Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $103,470 | 230 | |
| 21 | Industrial Production Managers | $103,460 | 210 | |
| 22 | Medical and Health Services Managers | $101,380 | 380 | |
| 23 | Construction Managers | $99,350 | 170 | |
| 24 | Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $99,070 | 50 | |
| 25 | Occupational Therapists | $97,390 | 130 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 4,060 | $26,500 |
| Cashiers | 3,320 | $27,230 |
| Retail Salespersons | 3,160 | $29,740 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 3,090 | $34,770 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 2,830 | $29,700 |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 2,800 | $38,090 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 2,700 | $35,570 |
| Registered Nurses | 2,410 | $77,720 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 1,910 | $50,670 |
| General and Operations Managers | 1,890 | $83,200 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $21,150 | 90 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $22,330 | 1,640 |
| Bartenders | $24,940 | 230 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $26,500 | 4,060 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $26,780 | 720 |
| Cashiers | $27,230 | 3,320 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $27,390 | 110 |
| Funeral Attendants | $27,620 | 80 |
| Childcare Workers | $27,930 | 360 |
| Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | $28,130 | 810 |
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.