Salary in Tennessee

$24K

$48.3K

$100.2K

$52,799

/year

$25.38

/hour


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What do the most popular jobs in Tennessee pay?

Of the jobs in Tennessee with the most active job markets, we found at least 7 roles that pay more per year than the average salary in the state. The top examples of these jobs are Cna, Electrical Lineman, and Radiology Technician.

These popular jobs are paid between 16036(35.8%) and 16036(35.8%) more than the state average salary of $52,799.

The active job market and competitive salaries for these roles make them great career choices in Tennessee.

Job Title

Annual Salary

Hourly Wage

Cna

$37,879

$18.21

Electrical Lineman

$108,459

$52.14

Radiology Technician

$87,040

$41.85

Lead Bartender

$30,028

$14.44

Remote Lawyer

$91,330

$43.91

Telemedicine Nurse Practitioner

$118,258

$56.85

Remote Rn

$75,707

$36.40

Remote Nurse Practitioner

$118,258

$56.85

Work From Home Rn

$92,320

$44.38

Remote Data Entry

$36,763

$17.67


About Our Data

ZipRecruiter salary estimates, histograms, trends and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third party data sources.

Infographic salary detailing in Tennessee as of August 2026. Shows a bar chart with salary percentiles ranging from $40,137 to $84,789 annually, with the Tennessee average at $52,799 per year or $25.38 per hour. Includes a list of the top 10 highest paying cities in Tennessee, with Nashville leading at $68,039 annually.