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Highest paying jobs in Tennessee after tax

Of the jobs with an exact median in Tennessee, cardiologist pays most: $610,080 a year, and a single filer keeps about $409,442 after federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Take-home for 2026, single filer, from our Tennessee paycheck calculator.

Which 25 jobs pay best after tax in Tennessee?

The 25 best-paid jobs in Tennessee after tax
Rank	Job	Median pay	Take-home
1	Cardiologist	$610,080	$409,442
2	Dermatologist	$433,630	$298,896
3	Other Surgeon	$373,510	$261,231
4	Obstetrician and Gynecologist	$354,580	$249,371
5	Orthodontist	$339,610	$239,992
6	Anesthesiologist	$330,620	$234,360
7	Orthopedic Surgeon	$325,520	$231,165
8	Other Physician	$301,290	$215,985
9	Internal Medicine Physician	$232,220	$171,509
10	Ophthalmologist	$231,040	$170,735
11	Neurologist	$229,670	$169,835
12	Family Medicine Physician	$226,830	$167,971
13	General Dentist	$215,290	$160,188
14	Psychiatrist	$214,880	$159,886
15	Podiatrist	$212,470	$158,111
16	Nurse Anesthetist	$211,450	$157,360
17	Judge and Magistrate	$208,350	$155,077
18	Chief Executive	$198,830	$148,055
19	General Pediatrician	$176,210	$131,706
20	Physicist	$165,010	$124,050
21	Engineering Manager	$161,430	$121,603
22	IT Manager	$158,700	$119,737
23	Air Traffic Controller	$157,330	$118,801
24	Airline Pilot	$143,580	$109,403
25	Acupuncturist	$141,430	$107,933

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Every job with a median in Tennessee: pay, take-home and people
Job	Median pay	Take-home	People
Cardiologist	$610,080	$409,442	560
Dermatologist	$433,630	$298,896	100
Other Surgeon	$373,510	$261,231	490
Obstetrician and Gynecologist	$354,580	$249,371	360
Orthodontist	$339,610	$239,992	–
Anesthesiologist	$330,620	$234,360	840
Orthopedic Surgeon	$325,520	$231,165	180
Other Physician	$301,290	$215,985	5,340
Internal Medicine Physician	$232,220	$171,509	1,370
Ophthalmologist	$231,040	$170,735	230
Neurologist	$229,670	$169,835	220
Family Medicine Physician	$226,830	$167,971	2,260
General Dentist	$215,290	$160,188	2,200
Psychiatrist	$214,880	$159,886	410
Podiatrist	$212,470	$158,111	70
Nurse Anesthetist	$211,450	$157,360	1,690
Judge and Magistrate	$208,350	$155,077	420
Chief Executive	$198,830	$148,055	4,700
General Pediatrician	$176,210	$131,706	740
Physicist	$165,010	$124,050	240
Engineering Manager	$161,430	$121,603	3,600
IT Manager	$158,700	$119,737	12,040
Air Traffic Controller	$157,330	$118,801	590
Airline Pilot	$143,580	$109,403	110
Acupuncturist	$141,430	$107,933	–
Financial Manager	$141,010	$107,646	17,630
Other Psychologist	$138,070	$105,637	200
Purchasing Manager	$137,060	$104,947	1,460
Lawyer	$136,180	$104,345	9,010
Medical Dosimetrist	$135,530	$103,901	60
Biochemist and Biophysicist	$134,560	$103,238	60
Optometrist	$134,170	$102,971	660
Pharmacist	$133,390	$102,438	8,250
Compensation and Benefits Manager	$132,780	$102,021	670
Ship Captain and Mate	$132,710	$101,973	940
Marketing Manager	$131,990	$101,481	7,730
Human Resources Manager	$131,760	$101,324	4,310
Computer Hardware Engineer	$130,830	$100,688	–
Other Physical Scientist	$129,570	$99,827	120
Aerospace Engineer	$128,510	$99,103	610
Agricultural Sciences Professor	$128,270	$98,939	350
Sales Manager	$128,040	$98,781	12,270
Administrative Services Manager	$127,410	$98,351	8,170
Public Relations Manager	$127,390	$98,337	700
Natural Sciences Manager	$124,530	$96,382	880
Veterinarian	$124,350	$96,259	1,730
Computer Network Architect	$123,860	$95,924	4,330
Electronics Engineer	$122,920	$95,282	740
Software Developer	$122,430	$94,947	19,030
Training and Development Manager	$121,030	$93,975	840
Industrial Production Manager	$119,430	$92,849	6,310
Other Education Administrator	$118,330	$92,075	720
Physician Assistant	$118,240	$92,012	2,240
Economist	$117,650	$91,597	80
Nurse Practitioner	$117,590	$91,555	12,150
Commercial Pilot	$117,480	$91,477	1,030
Nurse Midwive	$116,980	$91,125	330
Power Plant Operator	$115,920	$90,380	490
Database Administrator	$115,500	$90,084	2,020
Information Security Analyst	$115,430	$90,035	3,330
Database Architect	$115,170	$89,852	650
Sales Engineer	$111,580	$87,327	530
Construction Manager	$110,200	$86,356	5,860
Actuary	$108,930	$85,462	300
Computer Research Scientist	$108,830	$85,392	–
Other Life Scientist	$108,770	$85,350	40
Fundraising Manager	$107,760	$84,639	300
Administrative Law Judge	$107,740	$84,625	380
Health Services Manager	$107,120	$84,189	14,160
General and Operations Manager	$106,970	$84,083	63,720
Facilities Manager	$106,730	$83,915	2,580
Biomedical Engineer	$106,470	$83,732	170
Economics Professor	$104,560	$82,388	250
Electrical Engineer	$104,450	$82,311	2,830
Medical Scientist	$102,720	$81,094	4,020
College Administrator	$100,850	$79,778	2,680
Transportation and Distribution Manager	$100,740	$79,701	4,910
Engineering Professor	$100,640	$79,630	790
Elevator Installer and Repairer	$100,490	$79,525	700
Mining and Geological Engineer	$100,390	$79,454	–
Data Scientist	$100,330	$79,412	2,790
Physical Therapist	$100,140	$79,278	4,800
Mechanical Engineer	$99,550	$78,863	3,930
Other Manager	$99,430	$78,779	17,510
Management Analyst	$99,260	$78,659	13,700
Postmaster and Mail Superintendent	$99,170	$78,596	260
Industrial Engineer	$99,080	$78,533	7,440
Health Specialties Professor	$98,870	$78,385	4,400
Environmental Science Professor	$98,560	$78,167	100
Statistician	$98,230	$77,935	530
Advertising and Promotions Manager	$98,170	$77,893	–
Anthropology Professor	$98,160	$77,886	80
Occupational Therapist	$97,700	$77,562	2,490
K-12 Education Administrator	$97,590	$77,485	6,180
Epidemiologist	$97,310	$77,288	220
Environmental Engineer	$97,190	$77,203	540
Powerhouse and Substation Repairer	$96,840	$76,957	430
Refinery Operator	$96,730	$76,880	170
Other Engineer	$96,640	$76,816	4,400
Atmospheric and Space Scientist	$96,190	$76,500	230
Civil Engineer	$95,910	$76,303	5,790
Computer Systems Analyst	$95,630	$76,106	10,220
Landscape Architect	$95,250	$75,838	260
Technical Sales Representative	$94,450	$75,276	8,290
Genetic Counselor	$94,380	$75,226	340
Architect	$94,030	$74,980	2,570
Financial and Investment Analyst	$92,990	$74,248	4,910
Nuclear Technician	$91,980	$73,538	110
Materials Engineer	$91,940	$73,510	330
Software QA Analyst and Tester	$91,040	$72,877	1,530
Financial Risk Specialist	$90,950	$72,813	540
Other Treating Practitioner	$90,750	$72,673	300
Audiologist	$90,540	$72,525	270
Art Director	$89,860	$72,047	930
Social and Community Service Manager	$88,240	$70,907	2,770
Network and Systems Administrator	$88,100	$70,808	5,070
Chemist	$87,930	$70,689	960
Financial Examiner	$87,110	$70,112	500
Budget Analyst	$86,570	$69,732	1,140
Non-Retail Sales Supervisor	$85,980	$69,317	4,510
Business Professor	$85,950	$69,296	1,260
Project Management Specialist	$85,890	$69,254	20,780
Earth and Space Sciences Professor	$85,020	$68,642	120
Dental Hygienist	$84,640	$68,374	4,570
Speech-Language Pathologist	$84,630	$68,367	3,320
Nuclear Medicine Technologist	$84,470	$68,255	390
Personal Financial Advisor	$84,160	$68,037	3,970
Chiropractor	$83,990	$67,917	500
Power Line Installer	$83,660	$67,685	3,900
Radiation Therapist	$83,520	$67,586	350
Special Effects Artist and Animator	$83,080	$67,277	90
Other Precision Instrument Repairer	$82,090	$66,580	1,150
Emergency Management Director	$81,800	$66,376	370
Food Scientist and Technologist	$81,760	$66,348	70
Surgical Assistant	$81,640	$66,264	750
Computer Science Professor	$81,600	$66,236	560
Registered Nurse	$81,500	$66,165	72,200
Locomotive Engineer	$81,410	$66,102	700
Other Protective Service Supervisor	$81,330	$66,046	240
Political Science Professor	$81,330	$66,046	250
Geography Professor	$81,220	$65,968	80
Occupational Safety Specialist	$81,190	$65,947	2,690
Aircraft Mechanic	$81,040	$65,842	4,670
Other Social Scientist	$80,860	$65,715	320
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer	$80,640	$65,560	1,880
Physics Professor	$80,630	$65,553	340
Other Biological Scientist	$80,500	$65,462	420
Environmental Engineering Technician	$80,100	$65,180	450
Nursing Professor	$80,050	$65,145	1,150
Power Distributor and Dispatcher	$79,910	$65,047	100
Signal and Track Switch Repairer	$79,730	$64,920	190
Music Director and Composer	$79,640	$64,857	400
Technical Writer	$79,550	$64,793	480
Architecture Professor	$79,170	$64,526	80
Chemistry Professor	$79,150	$64,512	370
Urban and Regional Planner	$78,970	$64,385	310
Biological Science Professor	$78,940	$64,364	830
Insurance Underwriter	$78,840	$64,294	1,250
Other Business Operations Specialist	$78,690	$64,188	11,790
MRI Technologist	$78,610	$64,132	1,350
Transportation Inspector	$78,430	$64,006	420
Hearing Aid Specialist	$78,270	$63,893	190
Funeral Home Manager	$78,130	$63,794	430
Claims Adjuster and Examiner	$78,010	$63,710	6,390
Firefighting Supervisor	$77,920	$63,647	2,210
Geoscientist	$77,870	$63,612	230
Network Support Specialist	$77,640	$63,450	2,660
Microbiologist	$77,630	$63,443	210
Sociology Professor	$77,370	$63,260	190
Electrical and Electronics Drafter	$77,180	$63,126	340
Detective	$77,090	$63,063	1,860
Library Science Professor	$76,940	$62,957	210
Labor Relations Specialist	$76,930	$62,950	560
School Psychologist	$76,850	$62,894	900
Accountant and Auditor	$76,840	$62,887	27,340
Environmental Scientist	$76,840	$62,887	1,230
Clinical Psychologist	$76,820	$62,873	1,180
Operations Research Analyst	$76,680	$62,774	1,200
Cardiovascular Technologist	$76,650	$62,753	1,030
Other Professor	$76,480	$62,634	2,410
Other Computer Occupation	$76,470	$62,627	10,930
Foreign Language Professor	$76,350	$62,542	310
Surveyor	$76,340	$62,535	920
Mathematical Science Professor	$76,240	$62,465	870
Psychology Professor	$76,010	$62,303	790
Fish and Game Warden	$75,930	$62,247	220
Maintenance and Repair Supervisor	$75,830	$62,176	15,070
Cost Estimator	$75,650	$62,050	4,340
Talent and Sports Agent	$75,390	$61,867	730
Judicial Law Clerk	$75,190	$61,726	400
Social Work Professor	$75,190	$61,726	240
Ethnic and Cultural Studies Professor	$75,060	$61,635	60
Police Supervisor	$74,770	$61,431	4,430
Web Developer	$74,760	$61,424	1,620
Carpet Installer	$74,510	$61,248	50
Construction Supervisor	$74,470	$61,220	17,770
Instructional Coordinator	$74,390	$61,163	4,120
Blaster and Explosives Worker	$74,190	$61,023	70
Correctional Officer Supervisor	$74,140	$60,987	740
Tire Builder	$74,100	$60,959	1,360
Philosophy and Religion Professor	$74,090	$60,952	490
Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist	$73,570	$60,586	310
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professor	$73,280	$60,382	220
Producer and Director	$73,020	$60,200	2,920
Cartographer and Photogrammetrist	$72,990	$60,178	150
History Professor	$72,940	$60,143	450
Credit Analyst	$72,550	$59,869	1,480
Stationary Engineer	$72,470	$59,813	370
Other Designer	$72,450	$59,799	280
Education Professor	$72,390	$59,756	950
Other Personal Service Manager	$72,360	$59,735	170
Respiratory Therapist	$72,140	$59,580	3,440
Art, Drama, and Music Professor	$72,030	$59,503	1,370
Forester	$71,990	$59,475	120
Metal Pourer and Caster	$71,880	$59,398	120
Railroad Conductor and Yardmaster	$71,740	$59,299	790
Other Social Sciences Professor	$71,680	$59,257	240
Calibration Technician	$71,660	$59,243	130
Logistician	$71,280	$58,975	4,990
Commercial and Industrial Designer	$71,230	$58,940	750
Historian	$71,080	$58,835	40
Entertainment and Recreation Manager	$70,530	$58,448	540
Conservation Scientist	$70,500	$58,427	250
Forensic Science Technician	$70,500	$58,427	300
Compensation and Benefits Specialist	$69,990	$58,068	2,150
Chef and Head Cook	$69,810	$57,941	3,820
Market Research Analyst	$69,790	$57,927	13,040
CNC Programmer	$69,700	$57,864	330
Other Financial Specialist	$69,240	$57,540	2,420
Architectural and Civil Drafter	$69,220	$57,526	1,310
Materials Scientist	$69,010	$57,379	60
Executive Assistant	$68,190	$56,802	5,360
Dietitian and Nutritionist	$67,620	$56,401	1,230
Human Resources Specialist	$67,370	$56,225	21,460
Auto Damage Insurance Appraiser	$67,080	$56,021	420
Survey Researcher	$66,900	$55,894	210
Communications Professor	$66,630	$55,704	440
Gas Plant Operator	$66,560	$55,655	200
Aircraft Assembler	$66,390	$55,524	130
Office Supervisor	$66,390	$55,524	49,870
Rail-Track Equipment Operator	$66,390	$55,524	260
Buyer and Purchasing Agent	$65,430	$54,753	11,420
Production Supervisor	$65,310	$54,657	18,960
Orthotist and Prosthetist	$65,170	$54,544	250
Other Mathematical Scientist	$65,110	$54,496	–
Industrial Machinery Mechanic	$65,010	$54,416	12,850
Property and Real Estate Manager	$64,870	$54,303	4,310
Machinery Maintenance Worker	$64,790	$54,239	800
Electro-Mechanical Technician	$64,720	$54,183	190
Radiologic Technologist	$64,630	$54,110	4,660
Brokerage Clerk	$64,610	$54,094	370
Health Information Technologist	$64,560	$54,054	580
Food Service Manager	$64,410	$53,933	4,550
English Professor	$64,220	$53,781	1,150
Compliance Officer	$63,960	$53,572	7,990
Brickmason and Blockmason	$63,850	$53,483	1,050
Electrical Engineering Technician	$63,750	$53,403	1,820
Interior Designer	$63,660	$53,331	1,530
Telecom Line Installer	$63,510	$53,210	2,620
Web and Digital Interface Designer	$63,510	$53,210	3,610
Fire Inspector and Investigator	$63,400	$53,122	390
Other Healthcare Technical Worker	$63,400	$53,122	1,650
Mechanical Drafter	$63,390	$53,114	740
Other Special Education Teacher	$63,300	$53,042	180
Postal Service Clerk	$63,210	$52,969	1,330
Geological Technician	$63,050	$52,841	110
Lodging Manager	$63,050	$52,841	610
Loan Officer	$62,800	$52,640	6,510
Elementary Special Education Teacher	$62,560	$52,447	3,910
Physical Therapist Assistant	$62,500	$52,399	3,390
Occupational Therapy Assistant	$62,420	$52,334	1,300
News Reporter and Journalist	$62,390	$52,310	600
Property Appraiser and Assessor	$62,350	$52,278	1,060
Vocational Instructor	$62,310	$52,246	2,140
Training and Development Specialist	$62,280	$52,222	9,370
Mechanical Engineering Technician	$62,270	$52,214	580
Arbitrator and Mediator	$62,140	$52,109	50
Criminal Justice Professor	$62,090	$52,069	190
Librarian	$62,090	$52,069	2,540
Clinical Lab Technologist	$62,070	$52,053	8,410
Other Science Technician	$62,050	$52,037	2,150
Middle School Vocational Teacher	$61,950	$51,957	110
Soil and Plant Scientist	$61,950	$51,957	370
Religious Education Director	$61,940	$51,949	130
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic	$61,880	$51,901	2,600
High School Teacher	$61,860	$51,885	21,230
Millwright	$61,810	$51,844	1,060
High School Vocational Teacher	$61,700	$51,756	2,940
Wholesale Sales Representative	$61,630	$51,700	23,850
Industrial Electronics Repairer	$61,560	$51,643	1,700
Fundraiser	$61,370	$51,491	1,930
High School Special Education Teacher	$61,360	$51,483	2,010
Healthcare Social Worker	$61,240	$51,386	5,970
Telecom Equipment Installer	$61,220	$51,370	2,480
Transportation Supervisor	$61,160	$51,322	17,290
Transportation Security Screener	$61,110	$51,282	840
Electrician	$61,090	$51,266	17,070
Chemical Equipment Operator	$60,960	$51,161	3,860
Public Relations Specialist	$60,900	$51,113	3,380
Lighting Technician	$60,870	$51,089	280
Avionics Technician	$60,820	$51,049	480
Tool and Die Maker	$60,760	$51,001	2,930
Middle School Teacher	$60,690	$50,944	13,060
Sailor and Marine Oiler	$60,580	$50,856	870
Surgical Technologist	$60,530	$50,816	3,310
Sound Engineering Technician	$60,500	$50,792	510
Bridge and Lock Tender	$60,420	$50,727	60
Adult Education and ESL Instructor	$60,340	$50,663	240
Anthropologist and Archeologist	$60,310	$50,639	160
Other Plant and System Operator	$60,240	$50,583	150
Services Sales Representative	$60,230	$50,575	21,600
Real Estate Broker	$60,150	$50,511	540
Hazardous Materials Removal Worker	$60,090	$50,462	570
Rail Car Repairer	$60,090	$50,462	320
Middle School Special Education Teacher	$60,000	$50,390	1,310
Elementary School Teacher	$59,980	$50,374	28,240
School and Career Counselor	$59,960	$50,358	6,470
Construction Inspector	$59,870	$50,286	2,500
Athletic Trainer	$59,850	$50,269	580
Other Education Worker	$59,610	$50,077	3,190
Editor	$59,550	$50,028	1,390
Preschool Special Education Teacher	$59,550	$50,028	330
Crane and Tower Operator	$59,410	$49,916	660
Police Officer	$59,280	$49,811	15,630
Diesel Mechanic	$59,190	$49,739	5,720
Sheet Metal Worker	$59,170	$49,723	1,850
Licensed Practical Nurse	$58,870	$49,482	20,830
Writer and Author	$58,870	$49,482	1,260
Paralegal and Legal Assistant	$58,820	$49,442	6,080
Oil and Gas Rotary Drill Operator	$58,780	$49,410	40
Musical Instrument Repairer and Tuner	$58,730	$49,370	300
Other Engineering Technician	$58,700	$49,345	990
Earth Driller	$58,670	$49,321	450
Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver	$58,620	$49,281	64,890
Other Legal Support Worker	$58,610	$49,273	–
Plumber	$58,600	$49,265	9,270
Postal Service Mail Carrier	$58,570	$49,241	7,310
RV Service Technician	$58,440	$49,137	430
Transportation Electronics Repairer	$58,250	$48,984	340
Industrial Engineering Technician	$58,070	$48,839	2,650
Kindergarten Teacher	$58,070	$48,839	2,740
Financial Services Sales Agent	$58,050	$48,823	11,370
Probation Officer	$58,010	$48,791	2,120
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Worker	$57,920	$48,719	500
Film and Video Editor	$57,880	$48,687	560
Paramedic	$57,690	$48,534	3,710
Curator	$57,580	$48,446	190
Metal-Refining Furnace Operator	$57,490	$48,373	730
Civil Engineering Technician	$57,270	$48,196	1,650
Graphic Designer	$57,270	$48,196	3,880
Clergy	$57,260	$48,188	710
Insurance Sales Agent	$57,120	$48,076	7,610
Camera Operator	$57,030	$48,004	460
Control and Valve Installer	$57,010	$47,988	670
Environmental Science Technician	$56,960	$47,947	320
Structural Iron and Steel Worker	$56,750	$47,779	1,240
Other Therapist	$56,690	$47,730	210
Aircraft Service Attendant	$56,620	$47,674	580
Postal Mail Sorter	$56,390	$47,489	2,850
Child and Family Social Worker	$56,310	$47,425	7,870
IT Support Specialist	$55,990	$47,168	11,920
Travel Agent	$55,640	$46,887	540
HVAC Technician	$55,490	$46,766	9,740
Embalmer	$55,170	$46,509	180
Occupational Safety Technician	$55,090	$46,445	310
Heat Treating Equipment Operator	$54,930	$46,316	670
Chemical Technician	$54,840	$46,244	1,470
Pile Driver Operator	$54,830	$46,236	30
Rail Yard Engineer	$54,060	$45,617	60
Other Social Service Specialist	$53,850	$45,448	1,940
Landscaping Supervisor	$53,700	$45,328	2,020
Exercise Physiologist	$53,570	$45,223	140
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor	$53,560	$45,215	260
Vending Machine Repairer	$53,270	$44,982	160
Archivist	$53,210	$44,934	110
Production and Planning Clerk	$53,020	$44,782	12,740
Farming and Forestry Supervisor	$52,960	$44,733	170
Shoe and Leather Worker	$52,520	$44,380	330
Fiberglass Laminator and Fabricator	$52,120	$44,058	590
Pump Operator	$52,120	$44,058	80
Construction Equipment Operator	$52,000	$43,962	10,660
Event Planner	$52,000	$43,962	3,260
Recreational Therapist	$51,910	$43,890	150
Other Counselor	$51,900	$43,882	740
Boilermaker	$51,810	$43,809	180
Cargo and Freight Agent	$51,800	$43,801	3,390
Mechanical Door Repairer	$51,790	$43,793	370
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk	$51,780	$43,785	3,680
Tax Examiner and Revenue Agent	$51,630	$43,665	1,850
Other Social Worker	$51,460	$43,528	1,910
Security and Fire Alarm Installer	$51,460	$43,528	2,520
Interpreter and Translator	$51,080	$43,223	710
Correctional Officer	$50,940	$43,110	6,990
Biological Technician	$50,840	$43,030	1,240
Carpenter	$50,830	$43,022	8,200
Security Supervisor	$50,830	$43,022	1,850
Water Treatment Plant Operator	$50,670	$42,893	3,140
Separating Machine Operator	$50,470	$42,733	2,450
Structural Metal Fabricator	$50,460	$42,725	2,260
Surveying and Mapping Technician	$50,370	$42,652	1,340
Auto Mechanic	$50,290	$42,588	16,210
Tutor	$50,280	$42,580	3,310
Locksmith and Safe Repairer	$50,250	$42,556	340
Title Examiner	$50,240	$42,548	1,160
Massage Therapist	$50,070	$42,411	1,230
Other Teacher	$50,000	$42,355	660
CNC Machine Operator	$49,980	$42,339	1,980
Audio and Video Technician	$49,970	$42,331	1,640
Floor Layer	$49,900	$42,275	200
Dispensing Optician	$49,840	$42,226	1,530
New Accounts Clerk	$49,770	$42,170	420
Word Processor and Typist	$49,750	$42,154	90
Dispatcher	$49,660	$42,082	4,190
Health Education Specialist	$49,630	$42,058	490
Machinist	$49,600	$42,034	8,270
Home Appliance Repairer	$49,580	$42,018	690
Mental Health Counselor	$49,580	$42,018	9,040
Mason Helper	$49,560	$42,001	200
Surface Mining Machine Operator	$49,500	$41,953	550
Other Extraction Worker	$49,400	$41,873	70
Private Detective and Investigator	$49,360	$41,841	940
Firefighter	$49,300	$41,793	7,020
Eligibility Interviewer	$49,230	$41,736	4,060
Preschool and Daycare Administrator	$49,200	$41,712	710
Other Health Technician	$49,180	$41,696	1,110
Radio and Cell Tower Installer	$49,140	$41,664	330
Vehicle Electronics Installer	$49,140	$41,664	210
Motorboat Mechanic	$49,120	$41,648	200
Dental Laboratory Technician	$48,880	$41,455	610
Medical Records Specialist	$48,780	$41,375	4,440
Other Rail Transportation Worker	$48,660	$41,278	110
Glazier	$48,610	$41,238	880
Rolling Machine Operator	$48,540	$41,182	1,290
Medical Equipment Repairer	$48,530	$41,174	1,400
Insulation Worker	$48,410	$41,077	1,160
Broadcast Announcer and Radio DJ	$48,290	$40,981	970
Jeweler	$48,240	$40,941	370
Other Maintenance and Repair Worker	$48,200	$40,909	3,730
Other Sales and Related Worker	$48,190	$40,901	1,430
Bookkeeper and Accounting Clerk	$48,180	$40,893	37,680
Quarry Rock Splitter	$48,160	$40,877	300
Welder	$48,040	$40,780	12,510
Audiovisual Equipment Installer	$48,010	$40,756	400
Forest and Conservation Technician	$47,940	$40,700	390
Other Healthcare Support Worker	$47,940	$40,700	1,230
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher	$47,910	$40,676	3,920
Retail Sales Supervisor	$47,880	$40,652	26,470
Agricultural Inspector	$47,840	$40,619	410
Mixing Machine Operator	$47,840	$40,619	1,610
Farm Equipment Mechanic	$47,830	$40,611	1,030
Prepress Technician and Worker	$47,790	$40,579	640
Statistical Assistant	$47,780	$40,571	390
Transit and Intercity Bus Driver	$47,770	$40,563	1,970
Faller	$47,560	$40,394	80
Metal Extruding Machine Operator	$47,550	$40,386	2,980
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer	$47,510	$40,354	1,150
Auto Body Repairer	$47,460	$40,314	3,970
Fitness Trainer and Instructor	$47,380	$40,250	5,080
Tree Trimmer and Pruner	$47,350	$40,226	710
Broadcast Technician	$47,340	$40,218	400
Pesticide Applicator	$47,340	$40,218	–
Weigher, Checker, and Sampler	$47,330	$40,210	1,040
Motorcycle Mechanic	$47,300	$40,186	320
General Maintenance Worker	$47,240	$40,137	35,790
Coating and Painting Machine Operator	$47,210	$40,113	3,880
Rigger	$47,180	$40,089	310
Welding Machine Operator	$47,180	$40,089	1,950
Other Financial Clerk	$47,060	$39,993	550
Medical Equipment Preparer	$46,990	$39,936	1,590
Paper Goods Machine Operator	$46,920	$39,880	3,490
Stonemason	$46,830	$39,808	140
Engine and Other Machine Assembler	$46,810	$39,792	430
Housekeeping Supervisor	$46,800	$39,784	3,510
Dental Assistant	$46,720	$39,720	7,420
Textile Winding Machine Operator	$46,720	$39,720	470
Marriage and Family Therapist	$46,700	$39,703	1,440
Personal Service Supervisor	$46,510	$39,551	1,980
Mental Health Social Worker	$46,500	$39,543	2,220
Other Information and Record Clerk	$46,450	$39,503	1,810
Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter	$46,440	$39,495	1,570
Social Science Research Assistant	$46,410	$39,470	140
Public Safety Telecommunicator	$46,390	$39,454	1,840
Mechanical Insulation Worker	$46,380	$39,446	670
Billing and Posting Clerk	$46,330	$39,406	7,990
Logging Equipment Operator	$46,310	$39,390	400
Coil Winder, Taper, and Finisher	$46,280	$39,366	1,460
Other Transportation Worker	$46,280	$39,366	1,330
Real Estate Sales Agent	$46,250	$39,342	2,360
Fiber Extruding Machine Operator	$46,200	$39,302	320
Mortician and Funeral Director	$46,180	$39,286	550
Highway Maintenance Worker	$46,070	$39,197	2,280
Rehabilitation Counselor	$46,060	$39,189	1,590
Small Engine Mechanic	$46,060	$39,189	1,200
Pipelayer	$46,020	$39,157	810
Paperhanger	$46,010	$39,149	40
Mobile Home Installer	$45,990	$39,133	90
Molder, Shaper, and Caster	$45,860	$39,029	880
Chemical Plant and System Operator	$45,830	$39,004	350
Administrative Assistant	$45,810	$38,988	34,580
Human Resources Assistant	$45,760	$38,948	3,930
Quality Control Inspector	$45,760	$38,948	17,140
Insurance Claims Clerk	$45,720	$38,916	5,470
Roofer	$45,690	$38,892	2,110
Other Media Worker	$45,670	$38,876	630
Food Cooking Machine Operator	$45,620	$38,836	1,820
Actor	$45,386	$38,647	370
Gas Compressor Operator	$45,350	$38,619	–
Legal Secretary	$45,340	$38,611	2,980
Fence Erector	$45,330	$38,603	550
Disc Jockey	$45,240	$38,530	–
Loan Interviewer and Clerk	$45,230	$38,522	3,990
Costume Attendant	$45,220	$38,514	50
Utilities Meter Reader	$45,210	$38,506	860
Agricultural Technician	$45,130	$38,442	60
Drilling Machine Operator	$45,070	$38,394	400
Light Truck Driver	$45,050	$38,378	33,710
Construction Laborer	$45,000	$38,338	26,250
Traffic Technician	$44,970	$38,313	460
Camera Equipment Repairer	$44,940	$38,289	–
Shipping and Receiving Clerk	$44,920	$38,273	16,680
Cutting and Press Machine Operator	$44,780	$38,161	5,380
Court and Municipal Clerk	$44,720	$38,113	3,050
Medical Transcriptionist	$44,720	$38,113	1,450
Furnace and Kiln Operator	$44,710	$38,104	640
Grinding Machine Operator	$44,710	$38,104	1,340
Museum Technician and Conservator	$44,710	$38,104	210
Medical Appliance Technician	$44,700	$38,096	370
Miscellaneous Assembler	$44,630	$38,040	58,760
Plumber Helper	$44,550	$37,976	1,100
School Bus Driver	$44,510	$37,944	7,050
Desktop Publisher	$44,440	$37,888	40
Other Protective Service Worker	$44,100	$37,614	830
Recreation Supervisor	$44,040	$37,566	1,180
Cutting Machine Operator	$44,030	$37,558	1,260
Other Religious Worker	$43,980	$37,518	130
Forging Machine Operator	$43,810	$37,381	1,140
Milling Machine Operator	$43,710	$37,301	1,170
Multiple Machine Tool Operator	$43,630	$37,237	930
Tile and Stone Setter	$43,570	$37,188	350
Refuse and Recycling Collector	$43,270	$36,947	2,550
Metal and Plastic Layout Worker	$43,250	$36,931	40
Construction Painter	$43,230	$36,915	3,040
Packaging Machine Operator	$43,190	$36,883	7,400
Printing Press Operator	$43,160	$36,859	3,510
Other Artist and Related Worker	$43,030	$36,755	–
File Clerk	$43,010	$36,739	2,060
Animal Control Worker	$42,970	$36,706	280
Crushing and Grinding Machine Operator	$42,950	$36,690	1,290
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operator	$42,830	$36,594	260
Customer Service Representative	$42,830	$36,594	59,730
Veterinary Technician	$42,810	$36,578	1,640
Other Food Processing Worker	$42,690	$36,481	1,910
Food Batchmaker	$42,610	$36,417	2,920
Paving Equipment Operator	$42,510	$36,337	1,730
Correspondence Clerk	$42,390	$36,240	100
Other Media Equipment Worker	$42,370	$36,224	100
Motorboat Operator	$42,360	$36,216	60
Computer and Office Machine Repairer	$42,330	$36,192	1,110
Community Health Worker	$42,310	$36,176	520
Electrical and Electronic Assembler	$42,230	$36,112	1,980
Driver/Sales Worker	$42,220	$36,104	9,620
Forklift and Industrial Truck Operator	$42,100	$36,007	20,070
Forming and Pressing Machine Operator	$41,970	$35,903	4,210
Pharmacy Technician	$41,920	$35,863	11,870
Miscellaneous Construction Worker	$41,600	$35,606	440
Other Office Support Worker	$41,570	$35,581	5,000
Other Entertainer and Performer	$41,434	$35,472	280
Cleaning Equipment Operator	$41,110	$35,212	120
Bill and Account Collector	$40,920	$35,059	3,890
Advertising Sales Agent	$40,910	$35,051	1,820
Office Machine Operator	$40,740	$34,915	230
Lathe Operator	$40,730	$34,907	700
Food Service Supervisor	$40,500	$34,722	29,100
Data Entry Keyer	$40,490	$34,714	2,360
Machine Feeder and Offbearer	$40,400	$34,641	450
Emergency Medical Technician	$40,330	$34,585	3,860
Forest and Conservation Worker	$40,320	$34,577	210
Social and Human Service Assistant	$40,310	$34,569	4,380
Courier and Messenger	$40,270	$34,537	–
Airfield Operations Specialist	$40,180	$34,465	190
Other Production Worker	$40,130	$34,424	20,150
Other Grounds Maintenance Worker	$39,980	$34,304	640
Butcher and Meat Cutter	$39,960	$34,288	2,650
Medical Secretary	$39,940	$34,272	41,810
Hoist and Winch Operator	$39,930	$34,264	40
Psychiatric Technician	$39,800	$34,159	3,810
Carpenter Helper	$39,790	$34,151	440
Electrician Helper	$39,710	$34,087	3,240
Pest Control Worker	$39,690	$34,071	3,340
Medical Assistant	$39,570	$33,974	19,180
Plating Machine Operator	$39,510	$33,926	1,660
Septic Tank Servicer	$39,480	$33,902	550
Interviewer	$39,340	$33,790	1,660
Order Clerk	$39,160	$33,645	2,260
Food Roasting Machine Operator	$39,130	$33,621	350
Wood Sawing Machine Operator	$39,070	$33,573	1,510
Ophthalmic Medical Technician	$38,890	$33,428	1,760
General Office Clerk	$38,860	$33,404	49,880
Metal Molding Machine Operator	$38,820	$33,372	3,730
Credit Counselor	$38,730	$33,300	950
Self-Enrichment Teacher	$38,730	$33,300	3,530
Procurement Clerk	$38,710	$33,283	3,900
Tailor and Dressmaker	$38,650	$33,235	170
Phlebotomist	$38,550	$33,155	3,520
Reservation and Ticket Agent	$38,530	$33,139	1,410
Maintenance and Repair Helper	$38,490	$33,107	2,540
Auto Glass Installer	$38,420	$33,050	270
Roofer Helper	$38,380	$33,018	160
Production Helper	$38,330	$32,978	5,270
Conveyor Operator	$38,260	$32,922	760
Etcher and Engraver	$38,230	$32,898	300
Hand Laborer and Material Mover	$38,160	$32,842	105,870
Upholsterer	$38,020	$32,729	460
Nursing Assistant	$37,990	$32,705	27,040
Counter and Rental Clerk	$37,960	$32,681	7,640
Photographer	$37,950	$32,673	780
Coach and Scout	$37,780	$32,536	6,250
Freezing Equipment Operator	$37,780	$32,536	50
Agricultural Equipment Operator	$37,750	$32,512	390
Other Construction Helper	$37,730	$32,496	310
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutter	$37,590	$32,384	2,970
Other Material Moving Worker	$37,530	$32,335	570
Library Assistant	$37,410	$32,239	1,110
Textile Dyeing Machine Operator	$37,410	$32,239	270
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technician	$37,370	$32,207	130
Foundry Mold and Coremaker	$37,310	$32,159	190
Landscaper and Groundskeeper	$37,020	$31,926	18,250
Print Binding and Finishing Worker	$36,960	$31,877	730
Graduate Teaching Assistant	$36,950	$31,869	300
Tool Grinder, Filer, and Sharpener	$36,920	$31,845	200
Agricultural Grader and Sorter	$36,880	$31,813	640
Other Metal and Plastic Worker	$36,770	$31,725	980
Teller	$36,750	$31,709	7,560
Textile Cutting Machine Operator	$36,710	$31,676	320
Tire Repairer and Changer	$36,680	$31,652	2,770
Other Food Service Worker	$36,640	$31,620	2,670
Tax Preparer	$36,600	$31,588	1,260
Skincare Specialist	$36,590	$31,580	1,710
Other Cook	$36,440	$31,460	2,060
Other Textile Worker	$36,440	$31,460	360
Restaurant Cook	$36,420	$31,443	28,220
Library Technician	$36,400	$31,427	390
Veterinary Assistant	$36,320	$31,363	3,530
Electric Motor and Power Tool Repairer	$36,240	$31,299	–
Floral Designer	$36,220	$31,283	890
Stocker and Order Filler	$36,140	$31,218	60,130
Painter and Plasterer Helper	$36,130	$31,210	40
Parts Salesperson	$36,110	$31,194	6,250
Security Guard	$36,000	$31,106	27,690
Bailiff	$35,990	$31,098	100
Hand Packer and Packager	$35,980	$31,090	14,030
Crossing Guard and Flagger	$35,960	$31,074	1,460
Log Grader and Scaler	$35,920	$31,042	110
Crematory Operator	$35,880	$31,010	–
Slaughterer and Meat Packer	$35,790	$30,937	650
Ambulance Driver and Attendant	$35,740	$30,897	460
Parking Enforcement Worker	$35,730	$30,889	40
Mail Clerk	$35,610	$30,793	760
Institution and Cafeteria Cook	$35,570	$30,760	10,680
Switchboard Operator	$35,550	$30,744	680
Painting and Coating Worker	$35,540	$30,736	200
Animal Trainer	$35,320	$30,560	310
Concierge	$35,320	$30,560	460
Woodworking Machine Operator	$35,290	$30,536	1,840
Demonstrator and Product Promoter	$35,070	$30,359	430
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment	$34,950	$30,262	8,420
Receptionist and Information Clerk	$34,910	$30,230	11,460
Manicurist and Pedicurist	$34,810	$30,150	1,200
Other Woodworker	$34,790	$30,134	930
Residential Advisor	$34,700	$30,061	2,360
Bicycle Repairer	$34,640	$30,013	–
Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer	$34,500	$29,901	4,710
Baker	$34,440	$29,853	5,200
Preschool Teacher	$34,280	$29,724	5,420
Sewing Machine Operator	$34,220	$29,676	3,300
Other Building Cleaning Worker	$34,040	$29,531	220
Hand Grinding and Polishing Worker	$33,830	$29,362	80
Tour and Travel Guide	$33,760	$29,306	1,840
Farm and Ranch Animal Worker	$33,720	$29,274	450
Recreation Worker	$33,580	$29,162	3,420
Knitting and Weaving Machine Operator	$33,550	$29,137	380
Other Motor Vehicle Operator	$33,550	$29,137	2,310
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur	$33,450	$29,057	3,240
Janitor	$33,440	$29,049	38,120
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker	$33,220	$28,872	5,730
Other Agricultural Worker	$33,080	$28,760	240
Craft Artist	$32,830	$28,559	–
Furniture Finisher	$32,160	$28,021	620
Home Health Aide	$32,130	$27,996	35,950
Other Personal Care Worker	$32,070	$27,948	810
Baggage Porter and Bellhop	$32,060	$27,940	570
Automotive Service Attendant	$31,970	$27,868	2,840
Retail Salesperson	$31,950	$27,852	87,380
Orderly	$31,840	$27,763	1,200
Hairstylist and Cosmetologist	$31,310	$27,338	6,080
Crop and Nursery Farmworker	$31,020	$27,105	1,080
Maid and Housekeeper	$30,850	$26,968	20,500
Hydrologic Technician	$30,780	$26,912	–
Parking Attendant	$30,780	$26,912	2,660
Fine Artist	$30,720	$26,864	100
Nonrestaurant Food Server	$30,670	$26,823	5,230
Animal Caretaker	$30,550	$26,727	6,110
Usher and Ticket Taker	$30,550	$26,727	2,380
Dishwasher	$30,530	$26,711	7,810
Physical Therapist Aide	$30,320	$26,542	710
Short Order Cook	$30,210	$26,454	2,510
Pharmacy Aide	$30,170	$26,422	1,150
Hotel Desk Clerk	$30,160	$26,414	6,930
Other Entertainment Attendant	$29,890	$26,197	1,230
Childcare Worker	$29,660	$26,012	13,650
Funeral Attendant	$29,600	$25,964	1,090
Substitute Teacher	$29,500	$25,883	7,690
Busser and Dining Room Attendant	$29,470	$25,859	11,330
Telemarketer	$29,470	$25,859	2,210
Garment Presser	$29,460	$25,851	410
Teaching Assistant	$29,210	$25,650	23,280
Photo Processing Worker	$29,050	$25,522	110
Food Preparation Worker	$28,700	$25,240	19,780
Amusement and Recreation Attendant	$28,690	$25,232	4,820
Cashier	$28,590	$25,152	63,350
Fast Food Cook	$28,330	$24,940	14,020
Lifeguard and Ski Patrol	$28,200	$24,833	2,330
Occupational Therapy Aide	$27,840	$24,536	40
Waiter and Waitress	$27,760	$24,470	52,120
Restaurant Host and Hostess	$27,490	$24,248	11,280
Bartender	$27,480	$24,240	10,330
Fast Food and Counter Worker	$27,470	$24,232	90,690
Passenger Attendant	$27,380	$24,157	300
School Bus Monitor	$27,250	$24,050	830
Hand Cutter and Trimmer	$27,030	$23,869	230
Barber	$24,690	$21,942	–
Shampooer	$24,160	$21,506	40
Motion Picture Projectionist	$22,750	$20,345	90

Best take-home first. Jobs with no Tennessee median from BLS are left out; each job’s own page has the national figures.

Questions about pay in Tennessee

What is the highest-paying job in Tennessee?

Cardiologist, with a median of $610,080 in Tennessee (BLS, May 2025). A single filer keeps about $409,442 after federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare.

What is the most common job in Tennessee?

Hand Laborer and Material Mover: about 105,870 people in Tennessee, with a median of $38,160.

How much do you take home on the median Tennessee salary?

The median pay for all jobs in Tennessee is $47,380 (BLS, May 2025). A single filer keeps about $40,250 a year after federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare.

Which job pays more in Tennessee than in the rest of the US?

Among jobs with at least 1,000 people in Tennessee, tire builder pays furthest above its US median: $74,100 here, 29% more than the national $57,390.

Where do these figures come from?

Pay is the BLS estimate for May 2025, for all employers in Tennessee. Take-home is our 2026 estimate for one job, single, standard deduction, nothing taken before tax.