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Top Paying Jobs in Tennessee

Tennessee has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 343,280 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Cardiologists ($610,080), Dermatologists ($433,630), Surgeons, All Other ($373,510). The cost of living index is 89.78 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,215/month.

State-level averages. Salaries, rent, and cost of living vary significantly between metros. For more accurate data, select a metro area from the list below or browse all metros.

$149K
Avg. median salary
89.78
Cost of living index
$1,215
Median 2BR rent
10,353,784
Population

Highest paying careers in Tennessee

RankOccupationCategoryMedian salaryHourly
81Data ScientistsTechnology$100K$48.24/hr
82Physical TherapistsHealthcare$100K$48.15/hr
83Mechanical EngineersEngineering$100K$47.86/hr
84Managers, All OtherManagement$99K$47.8/hr
85Management AnalystsBusiness & Finance$99K$47.72/hr
86Postmasters and Mail SuperintendentsManagement$99K$47.68/hr
87Industrial EngineersEngineering$99K$47.64/hr
88Health Specialties Teachers, PostsecondaryEducation$99KN/A
89Environmental Science Teachers, PostsecondaryEducation$99KN/A
90StatisticiansTechnology$98K$47.23/hr

Affordability snapshot: Tennessee

These are statewide averages. Costs vary widely between metros, click into a specific city for precise numbers.

Cost of living vs. national average-10.2% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,215/mo

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