Top Paying Jobs in Johnson City, TN
Johnson City, TN has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 19,900 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($284,630), Physicians, All Other ($280,260), Chief Executives ($195,450). The cost of living index is 87.93 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,132/month.
$88K
Avg. median salary
87.93
Cost of living index
$1,132
Median 2BR rent
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Population
Highest paying careers in Johnson City
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | General and Operations Managers | Management | $93K | $44.81/hr |
| 32 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | Management | $90K | N/A |
| 33 | Social and Community Service Managers | Management | $89K | $42.97/hr |
| 34 | Management Analysts | Business & Finance | $89K | $42.6/hr |
| 35 | Social Workers, All Other | Community & Social | $88K | $42.49/hr |
| 36 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | Management | $86K | $41.4/hr |
| 37 | Financial and Investment Analysts | Business & Finance | $85K | $40.63/hr |
| 38 | Industrial Engineers | Engineering | $84K | $40.46/hr |
| 39 | Civil Engineers | Engineering | $82K | $39.65/hr |
| 40 | Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | Business & Finance | $82K | $39.57/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average-12.1% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,132/mo
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