May 2025 · State · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Tennessee
Tennessee
730 occupations
Across 730 occupations with published wages in Tennessee, cardiologists record the highest median at $610,080 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Tennessee
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cardiologists | $610,080 | 560 | |
| 2 | Dermatologists | $433,630 | 100 | |
| 3 | Surgeons, All Other | $373,510 | 490 | |
| 4 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $354,580 | 360 | |
| 5 | Orthodontists | $339,610 | — | |
| 6 | Anesthesiologists | $330,620 | 840 | |
| 7 | Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $325,520 | 180 | |
| 8 | Physicians, All Other | $301,290 | 5,340 | |
| 9 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $232,220 | 1,370 | |
| 10 | Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $231,040 | 230 | |
| 11 | Neurologists | $229,670 | 220 | |
| 12 | Family Medicine Physicians | $226,830 | 2,260 | |
| 13 | Dentists, General | $215,290 | 2,200 | |
| 14 | Psychiatrists | $214,880 | 410 | |
| 15 | Podiatrists | $212,470 | 70 | |
| 16 | Nurse Anesthetists | $211,450 | 1,690 | |
| 17 | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $208,350 | 420 | |
| 18 | Chief Executives | $198,830 | 4,700 | |
| 19 | Pediatricians, General | $176,210 | 740 | |
| 20 | Physicists | $165,010 | 240 | |
| 21 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $161,430 | 3,600 | |
| 22 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $158,700 | 12,040 | |
| 23 | Air Traffic Controllers | $157,330 | 590 | |
| 24 | Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $143,580 | 110 | |
| 25 | Acupuncturists | $141,430 | — |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 105,870 | $38,160 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 90,690 | $27,470 |
| Retail Salespersons | 87,380 | $31,950 |
| Registered Nurses | 72,200 | $81,500 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 64,890 | $58,620 |
| General and Operations Managers | 63,720 | $106,970 |
| Cashiers | 63,350 | $28,590 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 60,130 | $36,140 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 59,730 | $42,830 |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 58,760 | $44,630 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Motion Picture Projectionists | $22,750 | 90 |
| Shampooers | $24,160 | 40 |
| Barbers | $24,690 | — |
| Cutters and Trimmers, Hand | $27,030 | 230 |
| School Bus Monitors | $27,250 | 830 |
| Passenger Attendants | $27,380 | 300 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $27,470 | 90,690 |
| Bartenders | $27,480 | 10,330 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $27,490 | 11,280 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $27,760 | 52,120 |
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.