May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in South Central Tennessee
South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area
322 occupations
Across 322 occupations with published wages in South Central Tennessee, general internal medicine physicians record the highest median at $334,890 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in South Central Tennessee
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $334,890 | 80 | |
| 2 | Physicians, All Other | $281,560 | 40 | |
| 3 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $156,260 | 110 | |
| 4 | Lawyers | $138,910 | 120 | |
| 5 | Marketing Managers | $137,910 | 110 | |
| 6 | Pharmacists | $129,490 | 230 | |
| 7 | Sales Managers | $124,510 | 240 | |
| 8 | Chief Executives | $121,560 | 130 | |
| 9 | Software Developers | $120,010 | 270 | |
| 10 | Physician Assistants | $116,440 | — | |
| 11 | Human Resources Managers | $116,240 | 80 | |
| 12 | Veterinarians | $115,000 | 80 | |
| 13 | Nurse Practitioners | $112,350 | 330 | |
| 14 | Computer Network Architects | $108,430 | 60 | |
| 15 | Financial Managers | $105,790 | 360 | |
| 16 | Industrial Production Managers | $103,630 | 290 | |
| 17 | Mechanical Engineers | $102,650 | 270 | |
| 18 | Electrical Engineers | $102,610 | 110 | |
| 19 | Physical Therapists | $102,500 | 150 | |
| 20 | Engineers, All Other | $102,160 | 210 | |
| 21 | Construction Managers | $100,060 | 130 | |
| 22 | Management Analysts | $99,250 | 190 | |
| 23 | Facilities Managers | $99,130 | 70 | |
| 24 | Administrative Services Managers | $98,210 | 160 | |
| 25 | Medical and Health Services Managers | $97,400 | 330 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 3,370 | $26,170 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 3,320 | $36,630 |
| Cashiers | 3,210 | $26,450 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 2,840 | $50,550 |
| Retail Salespersons | 2,820 | $30,380 |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 2,730 | $38,900 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 2,340 | $34,910 |
| General and Operations Managers | 1,730 | $94,990 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 1,610 | $60,000 |
| Office Clerks, General | 1,580 | $36,930 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Cutters and Trimmers, Hand | $19,120 | 50 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $20,170 | 1,250 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $21,780 | 290 |
| Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | $22,520 | 210 |
| Bartenders | $23,520 | 180 |
| Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners | $25,460 | 50 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $26,170 | 3,370 |
| Cashiers | $26,450 | 3,210 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $26,780 | 660 |
| Bakers | $26,900 | 80 |
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.