South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area
Nonmetropolitan Area · BLS OEWS 2023
In South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area, BLS OEWS tracks wages for 325 detailed occupations covering about 99,430 jobs. Across occupations, local pay runs 18% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Medicine Physicians | $204,280 | +24% | 30 |
| Dentists, General | $168,680 | +1.4% | 40 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $142,680 | -13.7% | 50 |
| Marketing Managers | $128,640 | -28.3% | 140 |
| Pharmacists | $128,420 | -5.6% | 250 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $118,930 | -29.8% | 140 |
| Chief Executives | $117,960 | +35.8% | 240 |
| Human Resources Managers | $110,060 | -19.3% | 100 |
| Software Developers | $108,050 | -35.2% | 300 |
| Financial Managers | $107,800 | -3.8% | 370 |
| Sales Managers | $107,540 | -20.4% | 190 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $105,660 | -16.3% | 290 |
| Physician Assistants | $105,550 | -18.8% | 50 |
| Computer Network Architects | $105,440 | -18.8% | 70 |
| Purchasing Managers | $104,140 | -23.6% | 30 |
| Electrical Engineers | $103,180 | -3.5% | 100 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $102,410 | -12.4% | 300 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $102,260 | -4% | 180 |
| Veterinarians | $102,130 | -14.2% | 70 |
| Lawyers | $100,220 | -31.2% | 170 |
| Physical Therapists | $99,520 | -0.2% | 100 |
| Facilities Managers | $97,890 | -4.3% | 50 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $96,660 | -12.7% | 280 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $91,020 | -8.2% | 170 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $90,840 | -37% | 110 |