East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area
Nonmetropolitan Area · BLS OEWS 2023
In East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area, BLS OEWS tracks wages for 340 detailed occupations covering about 126,050 jobs. Across occupations, local pay runs 17.1% below the national median on average.
Highest-Paying Occupations (2023)
"vs National" compares this area's median for each occupation to the U.S. national median — a positive number means the area pays a premium for that role.
| Occupation | Median Annual | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $168,680 | +1.4% | 40 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $136,840 | -17.3% | 110 |
| Computer Network Architects | $132,640 | +2.2% | 110 |
| Chief Executives | $130,700 | +50.4% | 200 |
| Pharmacists | $126,170 | -7.2% | 270 |
| Lawyers | $124,270 | -14.7% | 140 |
| Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | $112,010 | +8% | 50 |
| Marketing Managers | $110,730 | -38.3% | 100 |
| Purchasing Managers | $110,140 | -19.2% | 40 |
| Electrical Engineers | $107,560 | +0.6% | 80 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $107,410 | -36.6% | 140 |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay | $106,580 | +10.3% | 80 |
| Financial Managers | $105,830 | -5.5% | 400 |
| Physician Assistants | $104,540 | -19.6% | 40 |
| Veterinarians | $104,320 | -12.4% | 60 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $102,120 | -19.1% | 230 |
| Physical Therapists | $100,150 | +0.4% | 110 |
| Sales Managers | $97,260 | -28% | 280 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $96,800 | -17.2% | 310 |
| Facilities Managers | $96,260 | -5.9% | 80 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $95,570 | +117.6% | 140 |
| Software Developers | $94,990 | -43% | 190 |
| Occupational Therapists | $93,870 | -2.6% | 70 |
| Human Resources Managers | $93,600 | -31.4% | 110 |
| Chemists | $93,470 | +10.4% | 30 |