Local career market · BLS OEWS May 2025 · Johnson City, TN
Careers in Johnson City, TN: pay and employment for 162 occupations.
BLS reports occupational wages for the Johnson City, TN metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 27740), which includes Johnson City and surrounding communities. Figures describe that whole area, not Johnson City city limits.
Quick answer
In the Johnson City, TN metropolitan area (CBSA 27740), BLS OEWS counted 81,690 jobs in May 2025, with a median annual wage of $43,480 across all occupations. Among occupations whose local estimate meets the reliability rule, the highest medians are Operations Manager ($93,200), Managers, All Other ($78,540), Registered Nurse ($77,660). The largest occupations are Fast Food and Counter Workers (2,900), Registered Nurse (2,740), Sales Associate (2,330).
Data Separately, BEA puts 2024 price levels across the Johnson City, TN metropolitan area at 87.9 (U.S. = 100): prices for the average consumer are about 12% below the national level. That is context, not an adjusted salary.
At a glance
Highest-paying, largest and no-degree careers
Data Rankings use only occupations whose local estimate passes the reliability rule (500+ jobs, employment PRSE ≤ 20%, mean-wage PRSE ≤ 10%, non-degenerate distribution).
Highest-paying
- Operations Manager$93,200 median · 1,280 employed
- Managers, All Other$78,540 median · 510 employed
- Registered Nurse$77,660 median · 2,740 employed
- Accountant$64,710 median · 510 employed
- Elementary School Teacher$61,330 median · 570 employed
- High School Teacher$60,180 median · 640 employed
- Office Manager$59,420 median · 1,420 employed
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$54,440 median · 650 employed
- LPN$51,480 median · 820 employed
- Truck Driver$47,670 median · 850 employed
Largest occupations
- Fast Food and Counter Workers2,900 employed · $26,270 median
- Registered Nurse2,740 employed · $77,660 median
- Sales Associate2,330 employed · $29,820 median
- Customer Service Representative1,940 employed · $36,570 median
- Cashier1,920 employed · $27,160 median
- Medical Secretary1,580 employed · $36,570 median
- Office Clerks, General1,510 employed · $36,420 median
- Server1,460 employed · $22,070 median
- Office Manager1,420 employed · $59,420 median
- CNA1,390 employed · $37,310 median
Highest-paying without a bachelor's degree
BLS typical entry-level education (national).
- Office Manager$59,420 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$54,440 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- LPN$51,480 median · Postsecondary nondegree award
- Truck Driver$47,670 median · Postsecondary nondegree award
- Store Manager$46,420 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Maintenance Technician$44,290 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Construction Worker$41,150 median · No formal educational credential
- Bookkeeper$40,700 median · Some college, no degree
- Administrative Assistant$40,060 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Medical Assistant$37,740 median · Postsecondary nondegree award
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All 162 occupations
Data Occupations with 100+ jobs in the metro. Outlook is the BLS national projection; BLS publishes no metro projections in this dataset.
| Occupation | Mean (metro) | Typical entry education | U.S. outlook 2025–35 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter WorkersSOC 35-3023 · Johnson City, TN | $26,270U.S. $31,200 | $26,220 | 2,900 | No formal educational credential | +5.8% |
| Registered NurseSOC 29-1141 · Johnson City, TN | $77,660U.S. $97,550 | $84,350 | 2,740 | Bachelor's degree | +5.6% |
| Sales AssociateSOC 41-2031 · Johnson City, TN | $29,820U.S. $35,410 | $33,020 | 2,330 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| Customer Service RepresentativeSOC 43-4051 · Johnson City, TN | $36,570U.S. $44,770 | $39,750 | 1,940 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.3% |
| CashierSOC 41-2011 · Johnson City, TN | $27,160U.S. $32,880 | $26,640 | 1,920 | No formal educational credential | -6.5% |
| Medical SecretarySOC 43-6013 · Johnson City, TN | $36,570U.S. $45,930 | $39,320 | 1,580 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.8% |
| Office Clerks, GeneralSOC 43-9061 · Johnson City, TN | $36,420U.S. $45,010 | $38,960 | 1,510 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| ServerSOC 35-3031 · Johnson City, TN | $22,070U.S. $35,230 | $26,260 | 1,460 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| Office ManagerSOC 43-1011 · Johnson City, TN | $59,420U.S. $69,500 | $61,940 | 1,420 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.1% |
| CNASOC 31-1131 · Johnson City, TN | $37,310U.S. $42,260 | $37,230 | 1,390 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +2.6% |
| StockerSOC 53-7065 · Johnson City, TN | $32,100U.S. $37,330 | $34,240 | 1,390 | No formal educational credential | +8.9% |
| Material HandlerSOC 53-7062 · Johnson City, TN | $35,930U.S. $40,240 | $36,600 | 1,340 | No formal educational credential | +1.8% |
| Operations ManagerSOC 11-1021 · Johnson City, TN | $93,200U.S. $105,770 | $115,610 | 1,280 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and FabricatorsSOC 51-2090 · Johnson City, TN | $43,480U.S. $44,650 | $40,050 | 1,260 | n/a | n/a |
| Administrative AssistantSOC 43-6014 · Johnson City, TN | $40,060U.S. $47,540 | $42,080 | 1,030 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving WorkersSOC 35-1012 · Johnson City, TN | $36,800U.S. $44,080 | $40,800 | 980 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.4% |
| JanitorSOC 37-2011 · Johnson City, TN | $30,420U.S. $36,840 | $32,810 | 950 | No formal educational credential | +2.2% |
| Home Health and Personal Care AidesSOC 31-1120 · Johnson City, TN | $29,360U.S. $35,800 | $31,040 | 930 | n/a | n/a |
| BookkeeperSOC 43-3031 · Johnson City, TN | $40,700U.S. $50,670 | $43,470 | 870 | Some college, no degree | -5.6% |
| Truck DriverSOC 53-3032 · Johnson City, TN | $47,670U.S. $58,640 | $50,680 | 850 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.8% |
| LPNSOC 29-2061 · Johnson City, TN | $51,480U.S. $64,400 | $53,010 | 820 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.0% |
| Maintenance TechnicianSOC 49-9071 · Johnson City, TN | $44,290U.S. $49,590 | $46,060 | 810 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| Food Preparation WorkersSOC 35-2021 · Johnson City, TN | $26,850U.S. $35,320 | $27,700 | 800 | No formal educational credential | -3.0% |
| Line CookSOC 35-2014 · Johnson City, TN | $34,620U.S. $37,390 | $33,670 | 780 | No formal educational credential | +12.1% |
| Medical AssistantSOC 31-9092 · Johnson City, TN | $37,740U.S. $45,690 | $38,800 | 760 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +12.9% |
| Teaching Assistants, Except PostsecondarySOC 25-9045 · Johnson City, TN | $28,370U.S. $36,780 | $26,830 | 750 | n/a | n/a |
| Store ManagerSOC 41-1011 · Johnson City, TN | $46,420U.S. $48,520 | $49,300 | 720 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.7% |
| Delivery DriverSOC 53-3033 · Johnson City, TN | $36,850U.S. $44,860 | $41,130 | 670 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.3% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific ProductsSOC 41-4012 · Johnson City, TN | $54,440U.S. $72,080 | $68,110 | 650 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| High School TeacherSOC 25-2031 · Johnson City, TN | $60,180U.S. $72,040 | $57,310 | 640 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| Construction WorkerSOC 47-2061 · Johnson City, TN | $41,150U.S. $47,120 | $43,070 | 580 | No formal educational credential | +7.3% |
| Elementary School TeacherSOC 25-2021 · Johnson City, TN | $61,330U.S. $63,970 | $61,400 | 570 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Security GuardSOC 33-9032 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $27,720U.S. $38,020 | $31,360 | 570 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.9% |
| Cooks, Fast FoodSOC 35-2011 · Johnson City, TN | $26,430U.S. $30,890 | $26,420 | 570 | No formal educational credential | +0.6% |
| Managers, All OtherSOC 11-9199 · Johnson City, TN | $78,540U.S. $141,900 | $100,520 | 510 | Bachelor's degree | +4.9% |
| AccountantSOC 13-2011 · Johnson City, TN | $64,710U.S. $83,680 | $70,690 | 510 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| Bill and Account CollectorsSOC 43-3011 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,490U.S. $47,030 | $36,900 | 470 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.4% |
| Pharmacy TechnicianSOC 29-2052 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,480U.S. $45,750 | $41,650 | 460 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.4% |
| MechanicSOC 49-3023 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,830U.S. $50,620 | $51,780 | 450 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.0% |
| Cooks, Institution and CafeteriaSOC 35-2012 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $31,330U.S. $37,450 | $31,990 | 440 | No formal educational credential | +2.8% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating WorkersSOC 51-1011 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,880U.S. $74,450 | $65,250 | 430 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.8% |
| LandscaperSOC 37-3011 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,920U.S. $39,150 | $36,530 | 410 | No formal educational credential | +4.7% |
| Hospital AdministratorSOC 11-9111 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $105,470U.S. $123,860 | $127,380 | 400 | Bachelor's degree | +24.2% |
| Nurse PractitionerSOC 29-1171 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $102,430U.S. $132,300 | $108,530 | 380 | Master's degree | +41.0% |
| Middle School TeacherSOC 25-2022 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,010U.S. $64,370 | $68,370 | 370 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Production Workers, All OtherSOC 51-9199 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,480U.S. $40,110 | $41,840 | 370 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| RecruiterSOC 13-1071 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,730U.S. $75,940 | $69,200 | 360 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction WorkersSOC 47-1011 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,710U.S. $79,920 | $67,810 | 360 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.0% |
| InspectorSOC 51-9061 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,980U.S. $48,570 | $46,850 | 360 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and TravelSOC 41-3091 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,320U.S. $69,990 | $56,150 | 350 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.7% |
| Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory ClerksSOC 43-5071 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $40,220U.S. $45,260 | $41,270 | 350 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.6% |
| IT Support SpecialistSOC 15-1232 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,510U.S. $61,860 | $50,650 | 340 | Some college, no degree | -3.5% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All OtherSOC 19-4099 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,410U.S. $62,280 | $45,860 | 340 | Associate's degree | +4.4% |
| Police OfficerSOC 33-3051 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,560U.S. $76,210 | $51,700 | 340 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| HousekeeperSOC 37-2012 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $28,120U.S. $35,510 | $28,870 | 340 | No formal educational credential | +0.6% |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and TechniciansSOC 29-2010 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,000U.S. $62,930 | $53,360 | 330 | n/a | n/a |
| Daycare WorkerSOC 39-9011 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $29,030U.S. $34,980 | $29,950 | 330 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.0% |
| Physicians, All OtherSOC 29-1229 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $280,260U.S. $265,930 | $293,920 | 320 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.4% |
| Management ConsultantSOC 13-1111 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $88,610U.S. $101,860 | $97,820 | 310 | Bachelor's degree | +10.1% |
| Financial ManagerSOC 11-3031 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $133,170U.S. $166,570 | $157,360 | 300 | Bachelor's degree | +9.7% |
| Project ManagerSOC 13-1082 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,100U.S. $102,320 | $87,910 | 300 | Bachelor's degree | +6.7% |
| Software EngineerSOC 15-1252 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $103,320U.S. $135,980 | $105,830 | 300 | Bachelor's degree | +10.2% |
| ReceptionistSOC 43-4171 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $31,180U.S. $38,010 | $32,370 | 300 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.7% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and RepairersSOC 49-1011 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $70,700U.S. $79,860 | $74,600 | 300 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| PharmacistSOC 29-1051 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $128,580U.S. $140,910 | $127,050 | 290 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.2% |
| Packers and Packagers, HandSOC 53-7064 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $33,020U.S. $36,280 | $31,580 | 280 | No formal educational credential | -5.0% |
| Child, Family, and School Social WorkersSOC 21-1021 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $53,980U.S. $59,550 | $56,990 | 270 | Bachelor's degree | +4.4% |
| BartenderSOC 35-3011 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $21,700U.S. $34,340 | $27,080 | 270 | No formal educational credential | +5.0% |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender HelpersSOC 35-9011 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $22,320U.S. $33,980 | $24,700 | 270 | No formal educational credential | +5.3% |
| Production, Planning, and Expediting ClerksSOC 43-5061 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,360U.S. $59,650 | $52,600 | 270 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.3% |
| Office and Administrative Support Workers, All OtherSOC 43-9199 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,680U.S. $45,670 | $39,110 | 270 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.3% |
| ElectricianSOC 47-2111 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,190U.S. $63,190 | $61,870 | 270 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.2% |
| Buyers and Purchasing AgentsSOC 13-1020 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,110U.S. $77,710 | $64,300 | 260 | n/a | n/a |
| HostSOC 35-9031 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $23,360U.S. $31,200 | $24,850 | 260 | No formal educational credential | +3.4% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling SupervisorsSOC 53-1047 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $55,310U.S. $62,890 | $57,590 | 250 | n/a | n/a |
| Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4072 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,820U.S. $44,350 | $40,050 | 240 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| Business Operations Specialists, All OtherSOC 13-1199 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $73,320U.S. $83,050 | $78,300 | 230 | Bachelor's degree | +3.9% |
| Healthcare Social WorkerSOC 21-1022 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,020U.S. $67,880 | $56,230 | 230 | Master's degree | +8.5% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and DetectivesSOC 33-1012 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,720U.S. $106,040 | $57,900 | 230 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.3% |
| Mail CarrierSOC 43-5052 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,710U.S. $60,550 | $60,050 | 230 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| HVAC TechnicianSOC 49-9021 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,010U.S. $61,010 | $51,900 | 230 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +10.9% |
| Marketing SpecialistSOC 13-1161 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,760U.S. $78,760 | $65,270 | 220 | Bachelor's degree | +7.0% |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health CounselorsSOC 21-1018 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,980U.S. $59,350 | $50,150 | 220 | n/a | n/a |
| Dental AssistantSOC 31-9091 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,540U.S. $48,070 | $46,210 | 220 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.4% |
| Counter and Rental ClerksSOC 41-2021 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,370U.S. $41,300 | $39,090 | 220 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Driver/Sales WorkersSOC 53-3031 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,560U.S. $38,770 | $34,880 | 220 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.9% |
| DishwasherSOC 35-9021 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $28,890U.S. $34,810 | $29,140 | 210 | No formal educational credential | -1.0% |
| Parts SalespersonsSOC 41-2022 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,870U.S. $38,630 | $38,880 | 210 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Bank TellerSOC 43-3071 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,520U.S. $43,030 | $37,590 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | -13.2% |
| PlumberSOC 47-2152 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,480U.S. $63,800 | $52,560 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.8% |
| Industrial Machinery MechanicsSOC 49-9041 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $55,750U.S. $64,520 | $58,580 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | +17.8% |
| Forklift OperatorSOC 53-7051 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,990U.S. $46,420 | $42,250 | 210 | No formal educational credential | +1.5% |
| Heavy Equipment OperatorSOC 47-2073 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,560U.S. $59,850 | $50,120 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.6% |
| BakerSOC 51-3011 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $30,720U.S. $37,160 | $30,330 | 200 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Sales ManagerSOC 11-2022 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $129,470U.S. $148,270 | $139,740 | 190 | Bachelor's degree | +4.5% |
| Loan OfficerSOC 13-2072 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,590U.S. $76,690 | $74,210 | 190 | Bachelor's degree | +1.1% |
| Computer Occupations, All OtherSOC 15-1299 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,370U.S. $116,580 | $79,030 | 190 | Bachelor's degree | +5.1% |
| Radiology TechSOC 29-2034 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,980U.S. $80,110 | $73,850 | 190 | Associate's degree | +5.0% |
| School CounselorSOC 21-1012 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,250U.S. $64,330 | $54,120 | 180 | Master's degree | +2.9% |
| Probation OfficerSOC 21-1092 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,610U.S. $66,270 | $50,180 | 180 | Bachelor's degree | +3.0% |
| Social and Human Service AssistantsSOC 21-1093 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,100U.S. $45,930 | $38,440 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.4% |
| Physical TherapistSOC 29-1123 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $96,660U.S. $102,760 | $94,050 | 180 | Doctoral or professional degree | +11.9% |
| ZookeeperSOC 39-2021 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $28,430U.S. $35,360 | $30,080 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | +12.1% |
| CosmetologistSOC 39-5012 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $28,980U.S. $35,790 | $32,350 | 180 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.7% |
| MachinistSOC 51-4041 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,550U.S. $58,750 | $46,900 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.0% |
| Training SpecialistSOC 13-1151 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,000U.S. $69,280 | $64,480 | 170 | Bachelor's degree | +10.8% |
| Industrial EngineerSOC 17-2112 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $84,160U.S. $102,440 | $90,190 | 170 | Bachelor's degree | +12.4% |
| Substitute TeacherSOC 25-3031 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $25,520U.S. $41,670 | $27,410 | 170 | Bachelor's degree | +2.0% |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales AgentsSOC 41-3031 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,950U.S. $78,660 | $66,460 | 170 | Bachelor's degree | +1.4% |
| WelderSOC 51-4121 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,070U.S. $53,750 | $47,450 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.4% |
| IT ManagerSOC 11-3021 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $128,530U.S. $175,140 | $138,960 | 160 | Bachelor's degree | +15.8% |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window TrimmersSOC 27-1026 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $32,260U.S. $39,390 | $32,920 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.7% |
| CarpenterSOC 47-2031 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,920U.S. $60,580 | $51,320 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.9% |
| School Bus DriverSOC 53-3051 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $47,920 | not published | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.7% |
| PrincipalSOC 11-9032 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $90,390U.S. $105,870 | $96,360 | 150 | Master's degree | -0.3% |
| Education Administrators, PostsecondarySOC 11-9033 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $102,330U.S. $104,590 | $134,010 | 150 | Master's degree | +1.8% |
| Compliance OfficerSOC 13-1041 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,520U.S. $80,730 | $68,800 | 150 | Bachelor's degree | +3.8% |
| Coaches and ScoutsSOC 27-2022 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,090U.S. $47,320 | $54,870 | 150 | Bachelor's degree | +6.1% |
| PhlebotomistSOC 31-9097 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,430U.S. $45,230 | $38,500 | 150 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +6.8% |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and EquipmentSOC 53-7061 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $28,830U.S. $35,830 | $32,430 | 150 | No formal educational credential | +3.9% |
| Speech PathologistSOC 29-1127 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $82,050U.S. $97,870 | $86,540 | 140 | Master's degree | +16.6% |
| General Internal Medicine PhysiciansSOC 29-1216 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $73,290U.S. $256,560 | $130,330 | 140 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.0% |
| Dental HygienistSOC 29-1292 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,070U.S. $98,100 | $84,950 | 140 | Associate's degree | +8.0% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific ProductsSOC 41-4011 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $72,330U.S. $104,920 | $86,540 | 140 | Bachelor's degree | +1.2% |
| Marketing ManagerSOC 11-2021 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $119,630U.S. $166,790 | $126,410 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | +6.9% |
| Industrial Production ManagerSOC 11-3051 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $99,450U.S. $126,060 | $110,450 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | +2.6% |
| Engineers, All OtherSOC 17-2199 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,390U.S. $122,930 | $87,430 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | +3.7% |
| LawyerSOC 23-1011 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $117,390U.S. $159,670 | $135,460 | 130 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.7% |
| Physician AssistantSOC 29-1071 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $100,060U.S. $135,880 | $109,060 | 130 | Master's degree | +21.1% |
| Family Medicine PhysicianSOC 29-1215 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,610U.S. $244,180 | $129,880 | 130 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.3% |
| Insurance Claims and Policy Processing ClerksSOC 43-9041 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,900U.S. $49,230 | $40,760 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System OperatorsSOC 51-8031 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,220U.S. $60,020 | $47,880 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.7% |
| Administrative Services ManagersSOC 11-3012 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $123,240U.S. $114,130 | $126,660 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | +5.2% |
| Food Service ManagerSOC 11-9051 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,960U.S. $69,390 | $69,230 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| Computer Systems AnalystSOC 15-1211 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $72,000U.S. $105,850 | $78,200 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | +7.9% |
| Social Workers, All OtherSOC 21-1029 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $88,380U.S. $71,900 | $83,470 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | +2.3% |
| ParalegalSOC 23-2011 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,450U.S. $62,890 | $50,050 | 120 | Associate's degree | -0.3% |
| EMTSOC 29-2042 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,620U.S. $44,470 | $36,620 | 120 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.8% |
| Surgical TechSOC 29-2055 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,180U.S. $64,650 | $56,360 | 120 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.0% |
| Insurance AgentSOC 41-3021 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,400U.S. $62,280 | $59,980 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.3% |
| Billing and Posting ClerksSOC 43-3021 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,270U.S. $48,500 | $42,230 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.1% |
| Court, Municipal, and License ClerksSOC 43-4031 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,380U.S. $48,700 | $41,850 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning WorkersSOC 51-6011 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $31,730U.S. $34,890 | $32,000 | 120 | No formal educational credential | +4.3% |
| Cost EstimatorSOC 13-1051 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,270U.S. $78,740 | $66,440 | 110 | Bachelor's degree | -3.1% |
| Civil EngineerSOC 17-2051 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $82,470U.S. $100,840 | $97,110 | 110 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Food ServerSOC 35-3041 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $27,050U.S. $35,360 | $27,700 | 110 | No formal educational credential | +4.5% |
| Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk ClerksSOC 43-4081 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $28,230U.S. $35,070 | $28,610 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.8% |
| Information and Record Clerks, All OtherSOC 43-4199 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,380U.S. $49,500 | $47,390 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| CEOSOC 11-1011 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $195,450U.S. $213,990 | $220,840 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +3.2% |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social WorkersSOC 21-1023 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,170U.S. $60,280 | $46,750 | 100 | Master's degree | +10.3% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1194 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,010U.S. $63,820 | $77,150 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| Kindergarten TeacherSOC 25-2012 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,500U.S. $62,680 | $60,230 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary SchoolSOC 25-2032 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,600U.S. $66,270 | $61,930 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Instructional DesignerSOC 25-9031 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $66,600U.S. $77,440 | $64,950 | 100 | Master's degree | +1.6% |
| ParamedicSOC 29-2043 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,250U.S. $60,600 | $47,760 | 100 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.7% |
| Medical CoderSOC 29-2072 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,150U.S. $51,140 | $49,790 | 100 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.8% |
| Physical Therapy AssistantSOC 31-2021 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,270U.S. $68,380 | $63,480 | 100 | Associate's degree | +23.0% |
| Medical TranscriptionistSOC 31-9094 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,430U.S. $40,410 | $42,840 | 100 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -4.4% |
| FirefighterSOC 33-2011 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $40,720U.S. $59,280 | $40,300 | 100 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.7% |
| ChefSOC 35-1011 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,990U.S. $62,470 | $58,110 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.6% |
| Human Resources AssistantSOC 43-4161 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,760U.S. $50,610 | $46,750 | 100 | Associate's degree | -6.2% |
| Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4031 · Johnson City, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $40,110U.S. $46,330 | $39,920 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.5% |
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Geography
What area these numbers cover
- Search label
- Johnson City, TN
- BLS source geography
- Johnson City, TN
- Geography type
- Metropolitan Statistical Area
- CBSA code
- 27740
- States
- Tennessee
- Delineation
- OMB Bulletin 23-01, as used by BLS OEWS May 2025
FAQ
Common questions
What are the highest-paying jobs in Johnson City, TN?
In the Johnson City, TN metropolitan area (CBSA 27740), BLS OEWS counted 81,690 jobs in May 2025, with a median annual wage of $43,480 across all occupations. Among occupations whose local estimate meets the reliability rule, the highest medians are Operations Manager ($93,200), Managers, All Other ($78,540), Registered Nurse ($77,660).
Is this the city or the metro area?
BLS reports occupational wages for the Johnson City, TN metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 27740), which includes Johnson City and surrounding communities. Figures describe that whole area, not Johnson City city limits.
Are these job openings?
No. OEWS employment counts people working in each occupation across the metro in May 2025, not vacancies or hiring.
Method
How this page is built
BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates for every detailed occupation with 100+ jobs in the Johnson City, TN metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 27740). Medians and means are OEWS fields; employment counts people working in the occupation (excluding the self-employed), not openings. Typical entry education and outlook are BLS national Employment Projections. Suppressed values are shown as not published and never imputed. Searches this page answers include “best jobs in johnson city tn”, “high paying jobs in johnson city, tn”, “careers in johnson city tn” (Ahrefs, U.S.).
What this page can't tell you
Sources- City limits: BLS publishes metro-area estimates.
- Job openings or hiring: employment is the number of people working.
- Local outlook: projections shown are national.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 metropolitan-area estimates (2018 SOC; metropolitan statistical areas per OMB Bulletin 23-01), public domain.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program, national occupational projections 2025–35 (no metro projections are published in this dataset).
- U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities, 2024 (released February 19, 2026).