Local career market · BLS OEWS May 2025 · Knoxville, TN
Careers in Knoxville, TN: pay and employment for 406 occupations.
BLS reports occupational wages for the Knoxville, TN metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 28940), which includes Knoxville and surrounding communities. Figures describe that whole area, not Knoxville city limits.
Quick answer
In the Knoxville, TN metropolitan area (CBSA 28940), BLS OEWS counted 424,600 jobs in May 2025, with a median annual wage of $47,080 across all occupations. Among occupations whose local estimate meets the reliability rule, the highest medians are CEO ($198,890), Architectural and Engineering Managers ($162,950), IT Manager ($143,650). The largest occupations are Fast Food and Counter Workers (12,730), Sales Associate (12,430), Material Handler (10,120).
Data Separately, BEA puts 2024 price levels across the Knoxville, TN metropolitan area at 92.6 (U.S. = 100): prices for the average consumer are about 7% below the national level. That is context, not an adjusted salary. Cost of living in Knoxville, TN.
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
- CEO$198,890 median · 510 employed
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$162,950 median · 610 employed
- IT Manager$143,650 median · 1,380 employed
- Financial Manager$133,570 median · 2,090 employed
- Pharmacist$132,460 median · 990 employed
- HR Manager$132,200 median · 530 employed
- Marketing Manager$131,040 median · 930 employed
- Lawyer$126,520 median · 1,250 employed
- Administrative Services Managers$125,470 median · 990 employed
- Software Engineer$121,750 median · 2,390 employed
Largest occupations
- Fast Food and Counter Workers12,730 employed · $27,720 median
- Sales Associate12,430 employed · $31,150 median
- Material Handler10,120 employed · $37,400 median
- Registered Nurse9,500 employed · $77,240 median
- Operations Manager8,660 employed · $104,590 median
- Truck Driver8,130 employed · $59,100 median
- Cashier8,030 employed · $29,110 median
- Stocker7,730 employed · $35,410 median
- Server7,260 employed · $28,100 median
- Janitor7,150 employed · $31,200 median
Highest-paying without a bachelor's degree
BLS typical entry-level education (national).
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$98,240 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$77,130 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$75,930 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$69,140 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Executive Assistant$67,310 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$66,830 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$64,300 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Food Service Manager$63,940 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Property Manager$63,890 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Office Manager$63,580 median · High school diploma or equivalent
Salary pages
Detailed pay for popular careers in Knoxville, TN
Dental Hygienist$84,640 medianSurgical Tech$54,900 medianCRNA$213,900 medianDental Assistant$46,790 medianPhysical Therapist$96,110 medianMedical Assistant$38,880 medianLPN$57,960 medianRadiology Tech$68,890 medianElectrician$58,640 medianPharmacy Technician$38,270 medianNurse Practitioner$109,740 medianPharmacist$132,460 medianPhlebotomist$38,090 medianReal Estate Agent$37,820 medianParalegal$49,780 medianCNA$38,000 medianProject Manager$91,690 medianRegistered Nurse$77,240 median
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All 406 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 · Knoxville, TN | $27,720U.S. $31,200 | $27,950 | 12,730 | No formal educational credential | +5.8% |
| Sales AssociateSOC 41-2031 · Knoxville, TN | $31,150U.S. $35,410 | $34,990 | 12,430 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| Material HandlerSOC 53-7062 · Knoxville, TN | $37,400U.S. $40,240 | $39,500 | 10,120 | No formal educational credential | +1.8% |
| Registered NurseSOC 29-1141 · Knoxville, TN | $77,240U.S. $97,550 | $78,410 | 9,500 | Bachelor's degree | +5.6% |
| Operations ManagerSOC 11-1021 · Knoxville, TN | $104,590U.S. $105,770 | $131,710 | 8,660 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| Truck DriverSOC 53-3032 · Knoxville, TN | $59,100U.S. $58,640 | $60,210 | 8,130 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.8% |
| CashierSOC 41-2011 · Knoxville, TN | $29,110U.S. $32,880 | $28,640 | 8,030 | No formal educational credential | -6.5% |
| StockerSOC 53-7065 · Knoxville, TN | $35,410U.S. $37,330 | $36,610 | 7,730 | No formal educational credential | +8.9% |
| ServerSOC 35-3031 · Knoxville, TN | $28,100U.S. $35,230 | $28,970 | 7,260 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| JanitorSOC 37-2011 · Knoxville, TN | $31,200U.S. $36,840 | $33,600 | 7,150 | No formal educational credential | +2.2% |
| Customer Service RepresentativeSOC 43-4051 · Knoxville, TN | $38,840U.S. $44,770 | $42,810 | 6,640 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.3% |
| Office Clerks, GeneralSOC 43-9061 · Knoxville, TN | $37,920U.S. $45,010 | $39,400 | 6,460 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| Medical SecretarySOC 43-6013 · Knoxville, TN | $38,420U.S. $45,930 | $42,300 | 6,280 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.8% |
| Office ManagerSOC 43-1011 · Knoxville, TN | $63,580U.S. $69,500 | $70,610 | 6,170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.1% |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and FabricatorsSOC 51-2090 · Knoxville, TN | $39,220U.S. $44,650 | $42,000 | 5,940 | n/a | n/a |
| Administrative AssistantSOC 43-6014 · Knoxville, TN | $46,000U.S. $47,540 | $46,140 | 4,790 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| Maintenance TechnicianSOC 49-9071 · Knoxville, TN | $46,170U.S. $49,590 | $48,520 | 4,640 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| Home Health and Personal Care AidesSOC 31-1120 · Knoxville, TN | $32,710U.S. $35,800 | $33,000 | 4,610 | n/a | n/a |
| BookkeeperSOC 43-3031 · Knoxville, TN | $47,320U.S. $50,670 | $49,040 | 4,510 | Some college, no degree | -5.6% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving WorkersSOC 35-1012 · Knoxville, TN | $41,380U.S. $44,080 | $45,240 | 4,150 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.4% |
| CNASOC 31-1131 · Knoxville, TN | $38,000U.S. $42,260 | $37,170 | 3,860 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +2.6% |
| Line CookSOC 35-2014 · Knoxville, TN | $36,520U.S. $37,390 | $35,930 | 3,820 | No formal educational credential | +12.1% |
| Delivery DriverSOC 53-3033 · Knoxville, TN | $39,330U.S. $44,860 | $43,060 | 3,820 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.3% |
| Project ManagerSOC 13-1082 · Knoxville, TN | $91,690U.S. $102,320 | $94,860 | 3,650 | Bachelor's degree | +6.7% |
| Construction WorkerSOC 47-2061 · Knoxville, TN | $46,130U.S. $47,120 | $48,210 | 3,640 | No formal educational credential | +7.3% |
| Store ManagerSOC 41-1011 · Knoxville, TN | $47,970U.S. $48,520 | $52,010 | 3,590 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.7% |
| Elementary School TeacherSOC 25-2021 · Knoxville, TN | $61,980U.S. $63,970 | $59,170 | 3,360 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| AccountantSOC 13-2011 · Knoxville, TN | $75,380U.S. $83,680 | $82,250 | 3,240 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific ProductsSOC 41-4012 · Knoxville, TN | $59,430U.S. $72,080 | $72,010 | 3,110 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| Teaching Assistants, Except PostsecondarySOC 25-9045 · Knoxville, TN | $26,960U.S. $36,780 | $27,700 | 3,070 | n/a | n/a |
| LandscaperSOC 37-3011 · Knoxville, TN | $36,040U.S. $39,150 | $37,760 | 3,020 | No formal educational credential | +4.7% |
| RecruiterSOC 13-1071 · Knoxville, TN | $67,370U.S. $75,940 | $74,560 | 2,980 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Security GuardSOC 33-9032 · Knoxville, TN | $35,810U.S. $38,020 | $39,730 | 2,860 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.9% |
| High School TeacherSOC 25-2031 · Knoxville, TN | $63,130U.S. $72,040 | $62,910 | 2,820 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction WorkersSOC 47-1011 · Knoxville, TN | $66,830U.S. $79,920 | $71,670 | 2,680 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.0% |
| LPNSOC 29-2061 · Knoxville, TN | $57,960U.S. $64,400 | $55,240 | 2,650 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.0% |
| Production Workers, All OtherSOC 51-9199 · Knoxville, TN | $39,560U.S. $40,110 | $42,980 | 2,640 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| Medical AssistantSOC 31-9092 · Knoxville, TN | $38,880U.S. $45,690 | $40,580 | 2,550 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +12.9% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating WorkersSOC 51-1011 · Knoxville, TN | $64,300U.S. $74,450 | $73,170 | 2,550 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.8% |
| Food Preparation WorkersSOC 35-2021 · Knoxville, TN | $30,960U.S. $35,320 | $31,220 | 2,510 | No formal educational credential | -3.0% |
| HousekeeperSOC 37-2012 · Knoxville, TN | $29,990U.S. $35,510 | $30,950 | 2,440 | No formal educational credential | +0.6% |
| Managers, All OtherSOC 11-9199 · Knoxville, TN | $101,930U.S. $141,900 | $109,270 | 2,430 | Bachelor's degree | +4.9% |
| Software EngineerSOC 15-1252 · Knoxville, TN | $121,750U.S. $135,980 | $118,450 | 2,390 | Bachelor's degree | +10.2% |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and TravelSOC 41-3091 · Knoxville, TN | $59,400U.S. $69,990 | $64,760 | 2,360 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.7% |
| Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory ClerksSOC 43-5071 · Knoxville, TN | $45,320U.S. $45,260 | $45,030 | 2,350 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.6% |
| MechanicSOC 49-3023 · Knoxville, TN | $48,540U.S. $50,620 | $52,650 | 2,280 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.0% |
| ElectricianSOC 47-2111 · Knoxville, TN | $58,640U.S. $63,190 | $59,430 | 2,170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.2% |
| InspectorSOC 51-9061 · Knoxville, TN | $46,130U.S. $48,570 | $48,090 | 2,160 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Cooks, Fast FoodSOC 35-2011 · Knoxville, TN | $27,580U.S. $30,890 | $28,980 | 2,120 | No formal educational credential | +0.6% |
| Financial ManagerSOC 11-3031 · Knoxville, TN | $133,570U.S. $166,570 | $152,560 | 2,090 | Bachelor's degree | +9.7% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling SupervisorsSOC 53-1047 · Knoxville, TN | $60,160U.S. $62,890 | $64,370 | 1,950 | n/a | n/a |
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and RepairersSOC 49-1011 · Knoxville, TN | $75,930U.S. $79,860 | $79,170 | 1,910 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| Hospital AdministratorSOC 11-9111 · Knoxville, TN | $104,250U.S. $123,860 | $122,710 | 1,880 | Bachelor's degree | +24.2% |
| Police OfficerSOC 33-3051 · Knoxville, TN | $56,380U.S. $76,210 | $57,350 | 1,860 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Middle School TeacherSOC 25-2022 · Knoxville, TN | $63,410U.S. $64,370 | $61,470 | 1,830 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Daycare WorkerSOC 39-9011 · Knoxville, TN | $29,590U.S. $34,980 | $29,570 | 1,800 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.0% |
| WelderSOC 51-4121 · Knoxville, TN | $48,040U.S. $53,750 | $49,530 | 1,780 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.4% |
| Marketing SpecialistSOC 13-1161 · Knoxville, TN | $62,890U.S. $78,760 | $68,150 | 1,730 | Bachelor's degree | +7.0% |
| Production, Planning, and Expediting ClerksSOC 43-5061 · Knoxville, TN | $50,870U.S. $59,650 | $55,730 | 1,710 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.3% |
| PlumberSOC 47-2152 · Knoxville, TN | $59,860U.S. $63,800 | $60,510 | 1,700 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.8% |
| Buyers and Purchasing AgentsSOC 13-1020 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,400U.S. $77,710 | $70,940 | 1,650 | n/a | n/a |
| Forklift OperatorSOC 53-7051 · Knoxville, TN | $42,410U.S. $46,420 | $43,900 | 1,640 | No formal educational credential | +1.5% |
| Nurse PractitionerSOC 29-1171 · Knoxville, TN | $109,740U.S. $132,300 | $112,460 | 1,630 | Master's degree | +41.0% |
| ReceptionistSOC 43-4171 · Knoxville, TN | $35,620U.S. $38,010 | $35,080 | 1,620 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.7% |
| HostSOC 35-9031 · Knoxville, TN | $27,250U.S. $31,200 | $26,200 | 1,600 | No formal educational credential | +3.4% |
| Industrial Machinery MechanicsSOC 49-9041 · Knoxville, TN | $69,140U.S. $64,520 | $68,330 | 1,560 | High school diploma or equivalent | +17.8% |
| Packers and Packagers, HandSOC 53-7064 · Knoxville, TN | $36,410U.S. $36,280 | $35,320 | 1,540 | No formal educational credential | -5.0% |
| Management ConsultantSOC 13-1111 · Knoxville, TN | $97,470U.S. $101,860 | $105,680 | 1,530 | Bachelor's degree | +10.1% |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender HelpersSOC 35-9011 · Knoxville, TN | $30,080U.S. $33,980 | $30,020 | 1,530 | No formal educational credential | +5.3% |
| Pharmacy TechnicianSOC 29-2052 · Knoxville, TN | $38,270U.S. $45,750 | $41,450 | 1,500 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.4% |
| HVAC TechnicianSOC 49-9021 · Knoxville, TN | $56,780U.S. $61,010 | $57,930 | 1,470 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +10.9% |
| MachinistSOC 51-4041 · Knoxville, TN | $49,900U.S. $58,750 | $52,940 | 1,470 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.0% |
| IT Support SpecialistSOC 15-1232 · Knoxville, TN | $53,350U.S. $61,860 | $56,700 | 1,440 | Some college, no degree | -3.5% |
| Sales ManagerSOC 11-2022 · Knoxville, TN | $119,380U.S. $148,270 | $140,330 | 1,410 | Bachelor's degree | +4.5% |
| BartenderSOC 35-3011 · Knoxville, TN | $28,860U.S. $34,340 | $32,530 | 1,400 | No formal educational credential | +5.0% |
| IT ManagerSOC 11-3021 · Knoxville, TN | $143,650U.S. $175,140 | $156,880 | 1,380 | Bachelor's degree | +15.8% |
| Computer Occupations, All OtherSOC 15-1299 · Knoxville, TN | $66,960U.S. $116,580 | $76,910 | 1,370 | Bachelor's degree | +5.1% |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and TechniciansSOC 29-2010 · Knoxville, TN | $58,650U.S. $62,930 | $58,150 | 1,320 | n/a | n/a |
| Driver/Sales WorkersSOC 53-3031 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,800U.S. $38,770 | $38,730 | 1,290 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.9% |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and EquipmentSOC 53-7061 · Knoxville, TN | $33,890U.S. $35,830 | $34,130 | 1,290 | No formal educational credential | +3.9% |
| CarpenterSOC 47-2031 · Knoxville, TN | $50,400U.S. $60,580 | $53,520 | 1,280 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.9% |
| LawyerSOC 23-1011 · Knoxville, TN | $126,520U.S. $159,670 | $148,910 | 1,250 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.7% |
| Computer Systems AnalystSOC 15-1211 · Knoxville, TN | $85,730U.S. $105,850 | $91,380 | 1,210 | Bachelor's degree | +7.9% |
| Heavy Equipment OperatorSOC 47-2073 · Knoxville, TN | $48,690U.S. $59,850 | $53,450 | 1,210 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.6% |
| Training SpecialistSOC 13-1151 · Knoxville, TN | $61,960U.S. $69,280 | $71,180 | 1,140 | Bachelor's degree | +10.8% |
| Business Operations Specialists, All OtherSOC 13-1199 · Knoxville, TN | $77,700U.S. $83,050 | $87,370 | 1,130 | Bachelor's degree | +3.9% |
| Civil EngineerSOC 17-2051 · Knoxville, TN | $96,320U.S. $100,840 | $107,580 | 1,110 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| DishwasherSOC 35-9021 · Knoxville, TN | $29,530U.S. $34,810 | $30,990 | 1,110 | No formal educational credential | -1.0% |
| Counter and Rental ClerksSOC 41-2021 · Knoxville, TN | $37,440U.S. $41,300 | $41,170 | 1,080 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Compliance OfficerSOC 13-1041 · Knoxville, TN | $65,120U.S. $80,730 | $75,980 | 1,070 | Bachelor's degree | +3.8% |
| Child, Family, and School Social WorkersSOC 21-1021 · Knoxville, TN | $56,310U.S. $59,550 | $55,940 | 1,070 | Bachelor's degree | +4.4% |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales AgentsSOC 41-3031 · Knoxville, TN | $50,970U.S. $78,660 | $74,920 | 1,070 | Bachelor's degree | +1.4% |
| Bank TellerSOC 43-3071 · Knoxville, TN | $37,090U.S. $43,030 | $38,850 | 1,070 | High school diploma or equivalent | -13.2% |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health CounselorsSOC 21-1018 · Knoxville, TN | $48,910U.S. $59,350 | $53,000 | 1,060 | n/a | n/a |
| Dental AssistantSOC 31-9091 · Knoxville, TN | $46,790U.S. $48,070 | $49,500 | 1,030 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.4% |
| Administrative Services ManagersSOC 11-3012 · Knoxville, TN | $125,470U.S. $114,130 | $133,180 | 990 | Bachelor's degree | +5.2% |
| PharmacistSOC 29-1051 · Knoxville, TN | $132,460U.S. $140,910 | $128,740 | 990 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.2% |
| Mail CarrierSOC 43-5052 · Knoxville, TN | $58,910U.S. $60,550 | $60,610 | 990 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| Coaches and ScoutsSOC 27-2022 · Knoxville, TN | $36,670U.S. $47,320 | $57,670 | 970 | Bachelor's degree | +6.1% |
| FirefighterSOC 33-2011 · Knoxville, TN | $47,160U.S. $59,280 | $49,910 | 970 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.7% |
| Cooks, Institution and CafeteriaSOC 35-2012 · Knoxville, TN | $35,150U.S. $37,450 | $34,460 | 970 | No formal educational credential | +2.8% |
| Industrial EngineerSOC 17-2112 · Knoxville, TN | $95,750U.S. $102,440 | $99,060 | 960 | Bachelor's degree | +12.4% |
| Engineers, All OtherSOC 17-2199 · Knoxville, TN | $99,650U.S. $122,930 | $104,200 | 940 | Bachelor's degree | +3.7% |
| Insurance AgentSOC 41-3021 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,060U.S. $62,280 | $92,640 | 940 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.3% |
| Marketing ManagerSOC 11-2021 · Knoxville, TN | $131,040U.S. $166,790 | $144,480 | 930 | Bachelor's degree | +6.9% |
| Loan OfficerSOC 13-2072 · Knoxville, TN | $63,830U.S. $76,690 | $72,220 | 930 | Bachelor's degree | +1.1% |
| Billing and Posting ClerksSOC 43-3021 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,830U.S. $48,500 | $46,560 | 920 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.1% |
| CosmetologistSOC 39-5012 · Knoxville, TN | $30,650U.S. $35,790 | $38,460 | 910 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.7% |
| Diesel MechanicSOC 49-3031 · Knoxville, TN | $58,010U.S. $61,770 | $56,180 | 910 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
| Parts SalespersonsSOC 41-2022 · Knoxville, TN | $36,200U.S. $38,630 | $41,140 | 890 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| System AdministratorSOC 15-1244 · Knoxville, TN | $87,400U.S. $99,130 | $92,530 | 880 | Bachelor's degree | -4.1% |
| Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk ClerksSOC 43-4081 · Knoxville, TN | $29,970U.S. $35,070 | $31,440 | 880 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.8% |
| ZookeeperSOC 39-2021 · Knoxville, TN | $32,390U.S. $35,360 | $35,690 | 840 | High school diploma or equivalent | +12.1% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All OtherSOC 19-4099 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,050U.S. $62,280 | $66,270 | 810 | Associate's degree | +4.4% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific ProductsSOC 41-4011 · Knoxville, TN | $84,000U.S. $104,920 | $98,880 | 810 | Bachelor's degree | +1.2% |
| School CounselorSOC 21-1012 · Knoxville, TN | $58,640U.S. $64,330 | $59,600 | 790 | Master's degree | +2.9% |
| Office and Administrative Support Workers, All OtherSOC 43-9199 · Knoxville, TN | $41,600U.S. $45,670 | $45,420 | 780 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.3% |
| ParalegalSOC 23-2011 · Knoxville, TN | $49,780U.S. $62,890 | $55,750 | 770 | Associate's degree | -0.3% |
| PrincipalSOC 11-9032 · Knoxville, TN | $99,950U.S. $105,870 | $97,510 | 760 | Master's degree | -0.3% |
| Mechanical EngineerSOC 17-2141 · Knoxville, TN | $99,070U.S. $104,110 | $102,210 | 760 | Bachelor's degree | +11.2% |
| Medical CoderSOC 29-2072 · Knoxville, TN | $47,660U.S. $51,140 | $50,230 | 760 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.8% |
| Personal TrainerSOC 39-9031 · Knoxville, TN | $45,990U.S. $47,160 | $44,980 | 760 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.3% |
| Industrial Production ManagerSOC 11-3051 · Knoxville, TN | $120,020U.S. $126,060 | $132,660 | 750 | Bachelor's degree | +2.6% |
| Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4021 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,170U.S. $47,720 | $50,610 | 740 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.7% |
| Construction ManagerSOC 11-9021 · Knoxville, TN | $101,910U.S. $114,990 | $114,370 | 730 | Bachelor's degree | +9.1% |
| School Bus DriverSOC 53-3051 · Knoxville, TN | $31,340U.S. $47,920 | $36,390 | 730 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.7% |
| Correctional OfficerSOC 33-3012 · Knoxville, TN | $52,040U.S. $58,940 | $51,340 | 720 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.4% |
| Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4031 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,420U.S. $46,330 | $44,030 | 720 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.5% |
| Physicians, All OtherSOC 29-1229 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $276,370U.S. $265,930 | $296,120 | 690 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.4% |
| Radiology TechSOC 29-2034 · Knoxville, TN | $68,890U.S. $80,110 | $66,690 | 670 | Associate's degree | +5.0% |
| Education Administrators, PostsecondarySOC 11-9033 · Knoxville, TN | $99,780U.S. $104,590 | $134,200 | 640 | Master's degree | +1.8% |
| Medical ScientistSOC 19-1042 · Knoxville, TN | $102,720U.S. $103,410 | $104,220 | 640 | Doctoral or professional degree | +12.6% |
| Electrical EngineerSOC 17-2071 · Knoxville, TN | $108,590U.S. $120,630 | $115,020 | 630 | Bachelor's degree | +9.9% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial WorkersSOC 37-1011 · Knoxville, TN | $47,400U.S. $49,100 | $50,390 | 630 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.2% |
| Loan Interviewers and ClerksSOC 43-4131 · Knoxville, TN | $44,090U.S. $50,020 | $46,110 | 630 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.4% |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution ManagersSOC 11-3071 · Knoxville, TN | $98,240U.S. $107,230 | $111,340 | 620 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.1% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and DetectivesSOC 33-1012 · Knoxville, TN | $60,800U.S. $106,040 | $74,110 | 620 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.3% |
| Food ServerSOC 35-3041 · Knoxville, TN | $29,100U.S. $35,360 | $30,730 | 620 | No formal educational credential | +4.5% |
| Couriers and MessengersSOC 43-5021 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,610U.S. $39,200 | $39,690 | 620 | High school diploma or equivalent | +8.0% |
| Architectural and Engineering ManagersSOC 11-9041 · Knoxville, TN | $162,950U.S. $171,270 | $169,940 | 610 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Food Service ManagerSOC 11-9051 · Knoxville, TN | $63,940U.S. $69,390 | $75,010 | 610 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| BakerSOC 51-3011 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $31,890U.S. $37,160 | $32,700 | 610 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Financial AnalystSOC 13-2051 · Knoxville, TN | $85,570U.S. $102,740 | $91,430 | 590 | Bachelor's degree | +7.2% |
| Physical TherapistSOC 29-1123 · Knoxville, TN | $96,110U.S. $102,760 | $92,960 | 590 | Doctoral or professional degree | +11.9% |
| Family Medicine PhysicianSOC 29-1215 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $460,080U.S. $244,180 | $383,670 | 590 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.3% |
| Dental HygienistSOC 29-1292 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $84,640U.S. $98,100 | $87,100 | 590 | Associate's degree | +8.0% |
| Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4072 · Knoxville, TN | $39,400U.S. $44,350 | $43,080 | 590 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window TrimmersSOC 27-1026 · Knoxville, TN | $34,970U.S. $39,390 | $36,510 | 580 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.7% |
| Executive AssistantSOC 43-6011 · Knoxville, TN | $67,310U.S. $76,590 | $72,630 | 570 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.0% |
| Social and Human Service AssistantsSOC 21-1093 · Knoxville, TN | $37,250U.S. $45,930 | $39,440 | 560 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.4% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1071 · Knoxville, TN | $81,570U.S. $107,310 | $96,040 | 560 | Doctoral or professional degree | +17.9% |
| EMTSOC 29-2042 · Knoxville, TN | $38,330U.S. $44,470 | $38,920 | 560 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.8% |
| Amusement and Recreation AttendantsSOC 39-3091 · Knoxville, TN | $27,280U.S. $32,150 | $28,860 | 550 | No formal educational credential | +3.7% |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and AmbulanceSOC 43-5032 · Knoxville, TN | $49,290U.S. $50,340 | $51,110 | 550 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| Cement Masons and Concrete FinishersSOC 47-2051 · Knoxville, TN | $45,970U.S. $57,020 | $47,640 | 550 | No formal educational credential | +1.6% |
| Cost EstimatorSOC 13-1051 · Knoxville, TN | $72,900U.S. $78,740 | $77,970 | 540 | Bachelor's degree | -3.1% |
| LogisticianSOC 13-1081 · Knoxville, TN | $65,030U.S. $82,320 | $69,540 | 540 | Bachelor's degree | +17.6% |
| HR ManagerSOC 11-3121 · Knoxville, TN | $132,200U.S. $149,280 | $148,490 | 530 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Healthcare Social WorkerSOC 21-1022 · Knoxville, TN | $61,560U.S. $67,880 | $62,010 | 530 | Master's degree | +8.5% |
| Instructional DesignerSOC 25-9031 · Knoxville, TN | $76,110U.S. $77,440 | $74,230 | 530 | Master's degree | +1.6% |
| Vet AssistantSOC 31-9096 · Knoxville, TN | $35,660U.S. $38,150 | $35,460 | 530 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.1% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All OtherSOC 35-9099 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,970U.S. $35,840 | $32,130 | 530 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Preschool TeacherSOC 25-2011 · Knoxville, TN | $29,500U.S. $38,140 | $39,330 | 520 | Associate's degree | +4.5% |
| Surgical TechSOC 29-2055 · Knoxville, TN | $54,900U.S. $64,650 | $56,590 | 520 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.0% |
| Automotive Body and Related RepairersSOC 49-3021 · Knoxville, TN | $46,410U.S. $54,890 | $51,720 | 520 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Sewing Machine OperatorsSOC 51-6031 · Knoxville, TN | $33,680U.S. $36,670 | $33,220 | 520 | No formal educational credential | -15.1% |
| Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and TendersSOC 51-9111 · Knoxville, TN | $37,490U.S. $43,220 | $41,550 | 520 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| Shuttle Drivers and ChauffeursSOC 53-3053 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $31,400U.S. $37,290 | $35,120 | 520 | No formal educational credential | +7.1% |
| CEOSOC 11-1011 · Knoxville, TN | $198,890U.S. $213,990 | $233,920 | 510 | Bachelor's degree | +3.2% |
| Property ManagerSOC 11-9141 · Knoxville, TN | $63,890U.S. $69,990 | $75,180 | 500 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales WorkersSOC 41-1012 · Knoxville, TN | $77,130U.S. $87,520 | $86,790 | 500 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.5% |
| Payroll and Timekeeping ClerksSOC 43-3051 · Knoxville, TN | $52,910U.S. $58,260 | $55,890 | 500 | High school diploma or equivalent | -15.9% |
| Human Resources AssistantSOC 43-4161 · Knoxville, TN | $45,030U.S. $50,610 | $47,000 | 500 | Associate's degree | -6.2% |
| Tool and Die MakersSOC 51-4111 · Knoxville, TN | $63,180U.S. $64,050 | $61,160 | 500 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -9.2% |
| Industrial Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3026 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,830U.S. $66,120 | $57,740 | 490 | Associate's degree | +3.1% |
| PhlebotomistSOC 31-9097 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,090U.S. $45,230 | $40,140 | 490 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +6.8% |
| Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9124 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,450U.S. $48,250 | $48,880 | 490 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Cyber Security AnalystSOC 15-1212 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $102,210U.S. $129,180 | $106,810 | 480 | Bachelor's degree | +21.0% |
| Network EngineerSOC 15-1241 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $117,480U.S. $134,050 | $118,480 | 480 | Bachelor's degree | +7.7% |
| Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine OperatorsSOC 43-5053 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,470U.S. $58,470 | $58,850 | 480 | No formal educational credential | -5.3% |
| Insurance Claims and Policy Processing ClerksSOC 43-9041 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,520U.S. $49,230 | $45,900 | 480 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All OtherSOC 49-9099 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,320U.S. $49,230 | $51,680 | 480 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9196 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,920U.S. $50,270 | $46,000 | 480 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.6% |
| Occupational Health and Safety SpecialistsSOC 19-5011 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,110U.S. $90,150 | $82,600 | 470 | Bachelor's degree | +18.5% |
| Graphic DesignerSOC 27-1024 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,720U.S. $62,960 | $60,810 | 470 | Bachelor's degree | -1.7% |
| ChefSOC 35-1011 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,770U.S. $62,470 | $67,690 | 470 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.6% |
| Helpers--Production WorkersSOC 51-9198 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $41,330U.S. $39,070 | $41,780 | 470 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.2% |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All OtherSOC 25-1199 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,020U.S. $77,640 | $88,130 | 460 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.0% |
| Respiratory TherapistSOC 29-1126 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,800U.S. $82,280 | $67,610 | 460 | Associate's degree | +8.5% |
| Pest Control TechnicianSOC 37-2021 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $41,710U.S. $45,250 | $43,510 | 460 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.5% |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning WorkersSOC 51-6011 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $32,300U.S. $34,890 | $31,930 | 460 | No formal educational credential | +4.3% |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System OperatorsSOC 51-8031 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,120U.S. $60,020 | $58,200 | 460 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.7% |
| Claims AdjusterSOC 13-1031 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,820U.S. $78,000 | $80,600 | 440 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.5% |
| Physical Therapy AssistantSOC 31-2021 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,280U.S. $68,380 | $61,670 | 440 | Associate's degree | +23.0% |
| Bill and Account CollectorsSOC 43-3011 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,750U.S. $47,030 | $40,420 | 440 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.4% |
| Court, Municipal, and License ClerksSOC 43-4031 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,240U.S. $48,700 | $44,010 | 440 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| RooferSOC 47-2181 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,030U.S. $55,440 | $43,830 | 440 | No formal educational credential | +5.3% |
| Home InspectorSOC 47-4011 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,150U.S. $74,690 | $59,070 | 440 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.0% |
| LinemanSOC 49-9051 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $99,780U.S. $95,320 | $90,110 | 440 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.3% |
| Automotive and Watercraft Service AttendantsSOC 53-6031 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $30,720U.S. $35,670 | $31,630 | 440 | No formal educational credential | +3.8% |
| Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All OtherSOC 25-9099 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,100U.S. $50,890 | $56,680 | 430 | Bachelor's degree | +1.8% |
| Financial AdvisorSOC 13-2052 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,370U.S. $105,070 | $142,020 | 420 | Bachelor's degree | +1.4% |
| Self-Enrichment TeachersSOC 25-3021 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,200U.S. $46,800 | $44,390 | 420 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Public Relations SpecialistSOC 27-3031 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,360U.S. $74,750 | $64,900 | 420 | Bachelor's degree | +1.8% |
| Security and Fire Alarm Systems InstallersSOC 49-2098 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,090U.S. $60,070 | $57,420 | 420 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.8% |
| Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line InstallersSOC 49-2022 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,580U.S. $63,890 | $68,750 | 410 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -3.3% |
| Kindergarten TeacherSOC 25-2012 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,030U.S. $62,680 | $57,890 | 400 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary SchoolSOC 25-2052 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,390U.S. $65,120 | $59,190 | 400 | n/a | n/a |
| Speech PathologistSOC 29-1127 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,060U.S. $97,870 | $79,430 | 400 | Master's degree | +16.6% |
| Recreation WorkersSOC 39-9032 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,850U.S. $36,560 | $35,710 | 400 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.3% |
| PainterSOC 47-2141 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $40,420U.S. $49,400 | $43,370 | 400 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Structural Metal Fabricators and FittersSOC 51-2041 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,720U.S. $51,330 | $50,800 | 400 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.2% |
| ArchitectSOC 17-1011 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $94,310U.S. $99,280 | $95,410 | 380 | Bachelor's degree | +4.3% |
| ParamedicSOC 29-2043 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,130U.S. $60,600 | $55,160 | 380 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.7% |
| Engineering Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1032 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $129,240U.S. $109,270 | $131,220 | 370 | Doctoral or professional degree | +7.8% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping WorkersSOC 37-1012 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $54,550U.S. $58,430 | $58,280 | 370 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| Procurement ClerksSOC 43-3061 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,960U.S. $50,580 | $45,600 | 370 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.1% |
| Helpers--ElectriciansSOC 47-3013 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,250U.S. $42,670 | $39,500 | 370 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.6% |
| Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair WorkersSOC 49-9098 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,190U.S. $39,630 | $39,090 | 370 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.3% |
| Facilities ManagerSOC 11-3013 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $120,740U.S. $106,660 | $123,700 | 360 | Bachelor's degree | +4.6% |
| Psychiatric TechnicianSOC 29-2053 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,190U.S. $45,130 | $43,690 | 360 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +22.3% |
| Printing Press OperatorsSOC 51-5112 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,920U.S. $45,780 | $43,790 | 360 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.7% |
| Computer Network Support SpecialistsSOC 15-1231 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,820U.S. $76,220 | $77,770 | 350 | Associate's degree | +1.2% |
| Database AdministratorSOC 15-1242 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $104,620 | not published | 350 | Bachelor's degree | -0.1% |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3022 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,580U.S. $64,950 | $60,080 | 350 | Associate's degree | +3.2% |
| Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-4122 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,920U.S. $47,920 | $46,570 | 350 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.9% |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material CollectorsSOC 53-7081 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,030U.S. $49,690 | $45,620 | 350 | No formal educational credential | +2.1% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary SchoolSOC 25-2032 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,530U.S. $66,270 | $61,900 | 340 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Vet TechSOC 29-2056 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,010U.S. $47,380 | $48,070 | 340 | Associate's degree | +9.4% |
| Medical TranscriptionistSOC 31-9094 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,860U.S. $40,410 | $37,570 | 340 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -4.4% |
| Data Entry ClerkSOC 43-9021 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,990U.S. $41,340 | $40,480 | 340 | High school diploma or equivalent | -25.5% |
| Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except EnginesSOC 49-3042 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,500U.S. $65,510 | $62,560 | 340 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.7% |
| Tire Repairers and ChangersSOC 49-3093 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,440U.S. $37,710 | $35,930 | 340 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Event PlannerSOC 13-1121 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,200U.S. $61,160 | $57,030 | 330 | Bachelor's degree | +5.8% |
| Residential AdvisorsSOC 39-9041 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,670U.S. $42,240 | $38,280 | 330 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Legal Secretaries and Administrative AssistantsSOC 43-6012 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,860U.S. $55,570 | $50,700 | 330 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.2% |
| Highway Maintenance WorkersSOC 47-4051 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,110U.S. $50,260 | $45,450 | 330 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and TrimmersSOC 51-3022 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $30,520U.S. $38,300 | $32,380 | 330 | No formal educational credential | +5.7% |
| Data ScientistSOC 15-2051 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $92,640U.S. $120,230 | $102,070 | 320 | Bachelor's degree | +34.6% |
| Special Education TeacherSOC 25-2058 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,030U.S. $74,260 | $60,660 | 320 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| Cooks, Short OrderSOC 35-2015 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $30,210U.S. $35,880 | $30,880 | 320 | No formal educational credential | -5.2% |
| Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4023 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,680U.S. $50,140 | $58,010 | 320 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.3% |
| LibrarianSOC 25-4022 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,500U.S. $68,270 | $59,900 | 310 | Master's degree | +2.6% |
| Telecommunications Line Installers and RepairersSOC 49-9052 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,970U.S. $74,330 | $63,380 | 310 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| Social and Community Service ManagersSOC 11-9151 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $88,240U.S. $80,390 | $90,520 | 300 | Bachelor's degree | +7.2% |
| Aircraft MechanicSOC 49-3011 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $67,300U.S. $79,870 | $66,990 | 300 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.4% |
| Medical Equipment RepairersSOC 49-9062 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,530U.S. $61,660 | $51,210 | 300 | Associate's degree | +12.6% |
| Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis SpecialistsSOC 13-1141 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $73,540U.S. $78,210 | $80,350 | 290 | Bachelor's degree | +6.0% |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3023 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $67,060U.S. $78,190 | $69,550 | 290 | Associate's degree | +2.4% |
| Producers and DirectorsSOC 27-2012 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,660U.S. $90,360 | $70,270 | 290 | Bachelor's degree | +4.0% |
| Occupational TherapistSOC 29-1122 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $94,490U.S. $100,330 | $89,970 | 290 | Master's degree | +14.8% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service WorkersSOC 39-1022 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,990U.S. $48,590 | $50,740 | 290 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.3% |
| Real Estate AgentSOC 41-9022 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,820U.S. $52,830 | $48,660 | 290 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.7% |
| TelemarketerSOC 41-9041 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $21,990U.S. $35,450 | $29,260 | 290 | No formal educational credential | -21.4% |
| Butchers and Meat CuttersSOC 51-3021 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,580U.S. $40,140 | $38,800 | 290 | No formal educational credential | +2.4% |
| Credit AnalystSOC 13-2041 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,550U.S. $83,510 | $71,200 | 280 | Bachelor's degree | -4.3% |
| Financial Specialists, All OtherSOC 13-2099 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,420U.S. $81,100 | $75,060 | 280 | Bachelor's degree | +4.1% |
| Ultrasound TechSOC 29-2032 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,360U.S. $96,590 | $76,710 | 280 | Associate's degree | +13.9% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All OtherSOC 29-9099 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,550U.S. $65,790 | $62,470 | 280 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.1% |
| Cargo and Freight AgentsSOC 43-5011 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,160U.S. $52,260 | $50,170 | 280 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.2% |
| Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4193 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,440U.S. $43,960 | $40,470 | 280 | High school diploma or equivalent | -9.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Operators, All OtherSOC 53-3099 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $30,410U.S. $37,180 | $33,560 | 280 | No formal educational credential | +2.8% |
| Order ClerksSOC 43-4151 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,330U.S. $46,170 | $41,850 | 270 | Some college, no degree | -17.5% |
| Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment OperatorsSOC 47-2071 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $40,540U.S. $53,340 | $45,820 | 270 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| Sheet Metal WorkerSOC 47-2211 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,340U.S. $61,800 | $58,810 | 270 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Social Workers, All OtherSOC 21-1029 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,830U.S. $71,900 | $48,100 | 260 | Bachelor's degree | +2.3% |
| Business Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1011 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $103,010U.S. $99,080 | $148,640 | 260 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.9% |
| VeterinarianSOC 29-1131 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $121,160U.S. $130,100 | $126,610 | 260 | Doctoral or professional degree | +9.4% |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool OperatorsSOC 51-9161 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,040U.S. $50,690 | $52,130 | 260 | High school diploma or equivalent | -9.4% |
| FundraiserSOC 13-1131 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,940U.S. $72,550 | $61,320 | 250 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Architectural and Civil DraftersSOC 17-3011 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $72,180U.S. $66,150 | $77,940 | 250 | Associate's degree | +5.2% |
| Environmental Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3025 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $91,440U.S. $59,920 | $83,140 | 250 | Associate's degree | +3.1% |
| Environmental ScientistSOC 19-2041 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,420U.S. $82,220 | $83,150 | 250 | Bachelor's degree | +6.1% |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social WorkersSOC 21-1023 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,660U.S. $60,280 | $49,080 | 250 | Master's degree | +10.3% |
| Probation OfficerSOC 21-1092 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,030U.S. $66,270 | $56,800 | 250 | Bachelor's degree | +3.0% |
| Food BatchmakersSOC 51-3092 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,990U.S. $42,290 | $43,420 | 250 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.5% |
| Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9021 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,990U.S. $48,540 | $47,010 | 250 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.7% |
| UX DesignerSOC 15-1255 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,720U.S. $104,000 | $68,720 | 240 | Bachelor's degree | +6.0% |
| Nuclear EngineerSOC 17-2161 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $179,660U.S. $133,970 | $185,740 | 240 | Bachelor's degree | +0.4% |
| Physician AssistantSOC 29-1071 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $107,980U.S. $135,880 | $112,760 | 240 | Master's degree | +21.1% |
| Ophthalmic Medical TechniciansSOC 29-2057 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,140U.S. $45,570 | $41,970 | 240 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +21.4% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention WorkersSOC 33-1021 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $74,980U.S. $93,530 | $69,180 | 240 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.7% |
| Crossing Guards and FlaggersSOC 33-9091 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,310U.S. $38,100 | $37,000 | 240 | No formal educational credential | +3.5% |
| EstheticianSOC 39-5094 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $32,910U.S. $45,330 | $39,850 | 240 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +8.8% |
| File ClerksSOC 43-4071 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $41,720U.S. $43,600 | $43,550 | 240 | High school diploma or equivalent | -15.8% |
| Rehabilitation CounselorSOC 21-1015 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,060U.S. $46,850 | $44,790 | 230 | Master's degree | +2.2% |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1022 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,210U.S. $79,940 | $96,210 | 230 | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.7% |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1123 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,220U.S. $78,760 | $72,790 | 230 | Doctoral or professional degree | +0.0% |
| DetectiveSOC 33-3021 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,600U.S. $93,790 | $95,140 | 230 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.2% |
| Hazardous Materials Removal WorkersSOC 47-4041 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,280U.S. $49,450 | $76,130 | 230 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.5% |
| QA TesterSOC 15-1253 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $85,970U.S. $104,300 | $88,060 | 220 | Bachelor's degree | +5.7% |
| Special Education Teachers, Middle SchoolSOC 25-2057 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,860U.S. $66,810 | $60,000 | 220 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| DentistSOC 29-1021 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $157,900U.S. $170,950 | $174,200 | 220 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.7% |
| CRNASOC 29-1151 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $213,900U.S. $236,590 | $199,990 | 220 | Master's degree | +9.7% |
| UsherSOC 39-3031 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $29,560U.S. $32,910 | $30,630 | 220 | No formal educational credential | +0.9% |
| Nail TechSOC 39-5092 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,950U.S. $35,760 | $36,850 | 220 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +9.2% |
| Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All OtherSOC 51-4199 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,530U.S. $45,950 | $38,650 | 220 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.1% |
| Cabinetmakers and Bench CarpentersSOC 51-7011 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,890U.S. $46,680 | $47,990 | 220 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.9% |
| Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except SawingSOC 51-7042 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $33,680U.S. $43,380 | $36,280 | 220 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.5% |
| Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9041 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,750U.S. $45,760 | $47,700 | 220 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.5% |
| Purchasing ManagerSOC 11-3061 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $139,530U.S. $148,080 | $143,990 | 210 | Bachelor's degree | +4.0% |
| Community and Social Service Specialists, All OtherSOC 21-1099 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,880U.S. $56,730 | $54,140 | 210 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| TutorSOC 25-3041 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,840U.S. $43,350 | $49,020 | 210 | Some college, no degree | -0.2% |
| Occupational Therapy AssistantSOC 31-2011 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,930U.S. $72,300 | $49,960 | 210 | Associate's degree | +21.5% |
| Sterile Processing TechnicianSOC 31-9093 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,250U.S. $47,700 | $46,670 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.8% |
| Food Cooking Machine Operators and TendersSOC 51-3093 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $41,200U.S. $41,590 | $46,030 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.3% |
| Transportation Workers, All OtherSOC 53-6099 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,390U.S. $45,650 | $38,190 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| Web DeveloperSOC 15-1254 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,710U.S. $92,650 | $85,490 | 200 | Bachelor's degree | +3.8% |
| Substitute TeacherSOC 25-3031 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $21,520U.S. $41,670 | $23,090 | 200 | Bachelor's degree | +2.0% |
| Interior DesignerSOC 27-1025 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,770U.S. $67,190 | $64,620 | 200 | Bachelor's degree | +2.7% |
| Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine RepairersSOC 49-2011 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,250U.S. $47,810 | $45,140 | 200 | Some college, no degree | -3.0% |
| MillwrightsSOC 49-9044 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,820U.S. $65,700 | $60,690 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.9% |
| Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and FinishersSOC 51-2028 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,510U.S. $45,850 | $40,220 | 200 | n/a | n/a |
| Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and TendersSOC 51-3091 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,880U.S. $44,810 | $40,240 | 200 | No formal educational credential | +0.4% |
| Operations Research AnalystSOC 15-2031 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $88,940 | not published | 190 | Bachelor's degree | +11.9% |
| Environmental EngineerSOC 17-2081 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $86,550U.S. $107,110 | $100,520 | 190 | Bachelor's degree | +6.3% |
| Surveying and Mapping TechniciansSOC 17-3031 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,010U.S. $54,240 | $55,680 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1194 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,490U.S. $63,820 | $64,240 | 190 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| MRI TechSOC 29-2035 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,080U.S. $95,480 | $75,580 | 190 | Associate's degree | +7.7% |
| OpticianSOC 29-2081 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,050U.S. $47,260 | $51,920 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security WorkersSOC 33-1091 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,710U.S. $55,940 | $59,750 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Tour and Travel GuidesSOC 39-7010 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,700U.S. $38,120 | $35,040 | 190 | n/a | n/a |
| DispatcherSOC 43-5031 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,700U.S. $53,040 | $43,980 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial EquipmentSOC 49-2094 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,560U.S. $74,090 | $57,640 | 190 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +0.3% |
| Chemical Equipment Operators and TendersSOC 51-9011 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,880U.S. $58,040 | $47,470 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3027 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,310U.S. $74,510 | $61,400 | 180 | Associate's degree | +1.3% |
| Biological Science Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1042 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $100,220U.S. $84,620 | $104,890 | 180 | Doctoral or professional degree | +7.3% |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1072 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,600U.S. $80,250 | $90,740 | 180 | Doctoral or professional degree | +17.1% |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1121 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,080U.S. $78,620 | $88,640 | 180 | Master's degree | +2.2% |
| WriterSOC 27-3043 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,080U.S. $76,910 | $77,230 | 180 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| LifeguardSOC 33-9092 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $26,920U.S. $33,580 | $27,090 | 180 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Cooks, All OtherSOC 35-2019 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,120U.S. $37,690 | $32,220 | 180 | No formal educational credential | +5.2% |
| Eligibility Interviewers, Government ProgramsSOC 43-4061 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,330U.S. $54,210 | $45,100 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.6% |
| Meter ReaderSOC 43-5041 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,700U.S. $48,150 | $50,240 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.5% |
| Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and SteamfittersSOC 47-3015 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,550U.S. $42,360 | $42,460 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.4% |
| Natural Sciences ManagersSOC 11-9121 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $141,130U.S. $167,220 | $164,690 | 170 | Bachelor's degree | +8.2% |
| Budget AnalystSOC 13-2031 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,870U.S. $91,640 | $90,400 | 170 | Bachelor's degree | +1.9% |
| Mechanical DraftersSOC 17-3013 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,730U.S. $71,550 | $69,730 | 170 | Associate's degree | -6.0% |
| Clinical PsychologistSOC 19-3033 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,410U.S. $100,580 | $81,840 | 170 | Doctoral or professional degree | +11.7% |
| Biological TechnicianSOC 19-4021 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $57,510 | not published | 170 | Bachelor's degree | +7.4% |
| Chemical TechnicianSOC 19-4031 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,230U.S. $60,390 | $55,850 | 170 | Associate's degree | +4.9% |
| Title ExaminerSOC 23-2093 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,620U.S. $58,650 | $52,580 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.1% |
| Education Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1081 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,330U.S. $75,350 | $84,460 | 170 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.5% |
| Audio and Video TechniciansSOC 27-4011 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,420U.S. $58,100 | $54,500 | 170 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.9% |
| Massage TherapistSOC 31-9011 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,120U.S. $58,450 | $54,850 | 170 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +15.3% |
| Pharmacy AidesSOC 31-9095 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $29,700U.S. $37,680 | $29,250 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| Grounds Maintenance Workers, All OtherSOC 37-3019 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $40,550U.S. $46,860 | $43,440 | 170 | No formal educational credential | +3.7% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling ServicesSOC 39-1014 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,180U.S. $48,560 | $50,140 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.3% |
| Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and WallSOC 47-2131 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,380U.S. $49,120 | $51,150 | 170 | No formal educational credential | +2.4% |
| Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9012 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $40,970U.S. $51,610 | $41,940 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.7% |
| Education Administrators, All OtherSOC 11-9039 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $127,720U.S. $95,200 | $123,890 | 160 | Bachelor's degree | +1.6% |
| School PsychologistSOC 19-3034 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,850U.S. $95,990 | $74,030 | 160 | Master's degree | +0.8% |
| Floral DesignerSOC 27-1023 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,040U.S. $37,360 | $36,050 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.6% |
| Information and Record Clerks, All OtherSOC 43-4199 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,420U.S. $49,500 | $47,400 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| Postal Service ClerksSOC 43-5051 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,650U.S. $62,130 | $63,770 | 160 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| UnderwriterSOC 13-2053 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $73,880U.S. $81,370 | $73,690 | 150 | Bachelor's degree | -3.8% |
| Tax PreparerSOC 13-2082 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,940U.S. $54,920 | $48,250 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.7% |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All OtherSOC 17-3029 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,670U.S. $78,350 | $60,040 | 150 | Associate's degree | +2.8% |
| Sales and Related Workers, All OtherSOC 41-9099 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,420U.S. $48,280 | $60,980 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.1% |
| Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel ClerksSOC 43-4181 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,820U.S. $44,390 | $46,850 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine MechanicsSOC 49-3053 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,660U.S. $47,880 | $46,520 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.3% |
| Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9032 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $41,920U.S. $46,570 | $43,260 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| SurveyorSOC 17-1022 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $74,100U.S. $75,440 | $77,990 | 140 | Bachelor's degree | +5.8% |
| Drafters, All OtherSOC 17-3019 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,620U.S. $63,520 | $46,210 | 140 | Associate's degree | -7.3% |
| Computer Science Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1021 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $101,710U.S. $96,980 | $122,550 | 140 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.9% |
| TranslatorSOC 27-3091 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,770U.S. $60,170 | $57,040 | 140 | Bachelor's degree | +2.0% |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and GreenhouseSOC 45-2092 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $30,620U.S. $35,660 | $33,090 | 140 | No formal educational credential | -2.4% |
| NutritionistSOC 29-1031 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $66,330U.S. $76,400 | $67,700 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | +7.7% |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and TechniciansSOC 29-2031 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $72,100U.S. $74,310 | $69,160 | 130 | Associate's degree | +3.7% |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All OtherSOC 31-9099 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,260U.S. $48,430 | $45,810 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.8% |
| IronworkerSOC 47-2221 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,250U.S. $62,780 | $62,190 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.1% |
| Maintenance WorkerSOC 49-9043 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,460U.S. $60,850 | $62,530 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4033 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,170U.S. $46,550 | $43,400 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.8% |
| Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, WoodSOC 51-7041 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $40,000U.S. $42,770 | $39,990 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.0% |
| Soil and Plant ScientistsSOC 19-1013 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,110U.S. $78,850 | $63,140 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | +6.7% |
| PhysicistSOC 19-2012 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $165,010U.S. $172,250 | $156,290 | 120 | Doctoral or professional degree | +7.2% |
| Marriage And Family TherapistSOC 21-1013 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,610U.S. $66,940 | $45,280 | 120 | Master's degree | +13.5% |
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1124 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,080U.S. $79,350 | $78,020 | 120 | Doctoral or professional degree | +0.2% |
| EditorSOC 27-3041 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,630U.S. $77,920 | $65,690 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | -1.1% |
| Physical Therapist AidesSOC 31-2022 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $30,200U.S. $35,240 | $32,530 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| Advertising Sales AgentsSOC 41-3011 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,710U.S. $64,820 | $52,280 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.2% |
| Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and ClerksSOC 43-4041 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,800U.S. $50,080 | $43,510 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.4% |
| Library AssistantSOC 43-4121 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,890U.S. $36,910 | $36,810 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.4% |
| Parking AttendantsSOC 53-6021 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $31,540U.S. $35,150 | $32,800 | 120 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| Computer ProgrammerSOC 15-1251 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $66,760U.S. $100,390 | $70,310 | 110 | Bachelor's degree | -7.3% |
| Psychology Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1066 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,030U.S. $80,340 | $92,870 | 110 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.0% |
| JournalistSOC 27-3023 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,020U.S. $62,200 | $70,240 | 110 | Bachelor's degree | -5.9% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Correctional OfficersSOC 33-1011 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $55,920U.S. $77,970 | $61,850 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.5% |
| Transportation Security ScreenersSOC 33-9093 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,130U.S. $66,770 | $59,620 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | -4.2% |
| Sales EngineerSOC 41-9031 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $104,170U.S. $124,900 | $111,530 | 110 | Bachelor's degree | +2.8% |
| Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, RecordkeepingSOC 43-5111 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,530U.S. $46,380 | $46,470 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | -4.8% |
| Insulation Workers, MechanicalSOC 47-2132 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,330U.S. $58,340 | $47,100 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.1% |
| Crane OperatorSOC 53-7021 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,670U.S. $68,080 | $59,930 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.8% |
| Financial ExaminersSOC 13-2061 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $84,510U.S. $94,160 | $94,430 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +9.3% |
| ChemistSOC 19-2031 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $99,790U.S. $91,240 | $97,840 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Teachers and Instructors, All OtherSOC 25-3099 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,580U.S. $66,140 | $58,590 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| Commercial and Industrial DesignersSOC 27-1021 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $70,200U.S. $83,910 | $78,110 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +2.4% |
| Technical WriterSOC 27-3042 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $101,430U.S. $90,390 | $89,120 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +0.8% |
| PhotographerSOC 27-4021 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,240U.S. $44,660 | $43,280 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| General Internal Medicine PhysiciansSOC 29-1216 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $314,020U.S. $256,560 | $366,110 | 100 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.0% |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All OtherSOC 29-2099 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,040U.S. $50,290 | $56,520 | 100 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.9% |
| Protective Service Workers, All OtherSOC 33-9099 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,620U.S. $42,540 | $51,880 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.0% |
| Demonstrators and Product PromotersSOC 41-9011 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,660U.S. $39,320 | $43,740 | 100 | No formal educational credential | +0.2% |
| GlazierSOC 47-2121 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,710U.S. $57,080 | $52,170 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.9% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service TechniciansSOC 49-3041 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,880U.S. $56,550 | $49,810 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.7% |
| Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical DoorSOC 49-9012 · Knoxville, TN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,140U.S. $74,340 | $56,790 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.3% |
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Geography
What area these numbers cover
- Search label
- Knoxville, TN
- BLS source geography
- Knoxville, TN
- Geography type
- Metropolitan Statistical Area
- CBSA code
- 28940
- States
- Tennessee
- Delineation
- OMB Bulletin 23-01, as used by BLS OEWS May 2025
FAQ
Common questions
What are the highest-paying jobs in Knoxville, TN?
In the Knoxville, TN metropolitan area (CBSA 28940), BLS OEWS counted 424,600 jobs in May 2025, with a median annual wage of $47,080 across all occupations. Among occupations whose local estimate meets the reliability rule, the highest medians are CEO ($198,890), Architectural and Engineering Managers ($162,950), IT Manager ($143,650).
Is this the city or the metro area?
BLS reports occupational wages for the Knoxville, TN metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 28940), which includes Knoxville and surrounding communities. Figures describe that whole area, not Knoxville 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 Knoxville, TN metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 28940). 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 “high paying jobs knoxville tn”, “high paying jobs in knoxville tn”, “careers in knoxville 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).