May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in West Tennessee
West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area
324 occupations
Across 324 occupations with published wages in West Tennessee, family medicine physicians record the highest median at $220,510 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in West Tennessee
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Family Medicine Physicians | $220,510 | 100 | |
| 2 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $140,070 | 80 | |
| 3 | Chief Executives | $134,710 | 170 | |
| 4 | Pharmacists | $132,490 | 300 | |
| 5 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $127,510 | 130 | |
| 6 | Power Plant Operators | $125,690 | 60 | |
| 7 | Sales Managers | $121,800 | 240 | |
| 8 | Nurse Practitioners | $121,430 | 330 | |
| 9 | Construction Managers | $120,790 | 240 | |
| 10 | Purchasing Managers | $120,640 | 30 | |
| 11 | Software Developers | $120,010 | 150 | |
| 12 | Financial Managers | $119,430 | 350 | |
| 13 | Industrial Production Managers | $119,150 | 290 | |
| 14 | Human Resources Managers | $115,180 | 80 | |
| 15 | Veterinarians | $108,530 | 60 | |
| 16 | Physician Assistants | $106,980 | 170 | |
| 17 | Marketing Managers | $106,610 | 110 | |
| 18 | Facilities Managers | $106,470 | 70 | |
| 19 | Computer Network Architects | $104,900 | 40 | |
| 20 | Occupational Therapists | $103,210 | 100 | |
| 21 | Physical Therapists | $102,220 | 190 | |
| 22 | Lawyers | $99,640 | 160 | |
| 23 | Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $99,600 | 40 | |
| 24 | Mechanical Engineers | $98,700 | 210 | |
| 25 | Industrial Engineers | $98,310 | 250 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 4,140 | $44,590 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 3,420 | $26,060 |
| Cashiers | 3,370 | $26,090 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 3,110 | $36,230 |
| Retail Salespersons | 2,650 | $30,930 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 2,570 | $35,340 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 2,290 | $48,790 |
| Registered Nurses | 1,860 | $76,390 |
| General and Operations Managers | 1,780 | $97,050 |
| Office Clerks, General | 1,730 | $36,310 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Waiters and Waitresses | $19,730 | 1,290 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $20,120 | 50 |
| Bartenders | $20,650 | 170 |
| Sewing Machine Operators | $20,790 | 280 |
| Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | $20,800 | 280 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $22,310 | 190 |
| Childcare Workers | $22,340 | 280 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $23,930 | 390 |
| Dishwashers | $24,550 | 210 |
| Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other | $24,690 | 170 |
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.