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Average salary by job family in Kingsport
| Management | $126,990 |
|---|---|
| Legal | $103,280 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $97,410 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $92,020 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $89,510 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $82,920 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $75,640 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $57,950 |
| Construction and Extraction | $54,440 |
| Community and Social Service | $52,880 |
| Production | $50,770 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $50,320 |
| Protective Service | $49,830 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $49,640 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $44,690 |
| Sales and Related | $42,350 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $42,250 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $39,960 |
| Healthcare Support | $38,310 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $35,230 |
| Personal Care and Service | $33,330 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $30,980 |
Highest-paying jobs in Kingsport
- Family Medicine Physicians$335,340
- Chief Executives$240,250
- Physicians, All Other$189,390
- Dentists, General$189,290
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$158,110
- Purchasing Managers$155,980
- Financial Managers$152,050
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$149,140
- Marketing Managers$148,020
- Sales Managers$142,600
Most common jobs in Kingsport and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 4,170 | $27,270 | $26,890 |
| Retail Salespersons | 3,620 | $33,700 | $31,200 |
| Cashiers | 3,090 | $27,730 | $27,420 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 2,910 | $35,870 | $35,760 |
| Registered Nurses | 2,660 | $80,250 | $76,730 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 2,610 | $37,200 | $35,300 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 2,130 | $39,280 | $36,130 |
| General and Operations Managers | 2,030 | $121,400 | $97,450 |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 1,960 | $40,840 | $39,480 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 1,880 | $53,580 | $54,700 |
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Cost of living in Kingsport
Prices in the Kingsport area are 14% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 86.4 for 2024. The average local salary of $56,140 therefore buys what $64,942 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $246,242, 4.4 times the median household income of $55,948.
$246,242typical home value
$55,948median household income
86.4BEA price parity
309,580metro population
Take-home pay in Kingsport
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $34,070 | $29,555 | $2,463 |
| Median wage | $45,240 | $38,531 | $3,211 |
| Average wage | $56,140 | $47,288 | $3,941 |
| 75th percentile wage | $63,910 | $53,531 | $4,461 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Salaries for every job in Kingsport
Management21 jobs
- Chief Executives$240K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$158K
- Purchasing Managers$156K
- Financial Managers$152K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$149K
- Marketing Managers$148K
- Sales Managers$143K
- Human Resources Managers$142K
- Industrial Production Managers$140K
- Administrative Services Managers$130K
- Construction Managers$123K
- General and Operations Managers$121K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$115K
- Facilities Managers$112K
- Managers, All Other$106K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$103K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$93K
- Social and Community Service Managers$93K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$92K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$74K
- Food Service Managers$67K
Legal3 jobs
Architecture and Engineering13 jobs
- Electrical Engineers$107K
- Mechanical Engineers$106K
- Engineers, All Other$102K
- Industrial Engineers$98K
- Civil Engineers$94K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$86K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$79K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$76K
- Surveyors$72K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$66K
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$59K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$54K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$52K
Computer and Mathematical12 jobs
- Computer Network Architects$122K
- Software Developers$114K
- Information Security Analysts$106K
- Data Scientists$99K
- Computer Systems Analysts$98K
- Database Administrators$96K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$87K
- Web Developers$78K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$75K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$68K
- Computer User Support Specialists$61K
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$57K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical31 jobs
- Family Medicine Physicians$335K
- Physicians, All Other$189K
- Dentists, General$189K
- Optometrists$142K
- Pharmacists$132K
- Physician Assistants$118K
- Veterinarians$118K
- Nurse Practitioners$117K
- Physical Therapists$97K
- Occupational Therapists$92K
- Dental Hygienists$85K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$84K
- Registered Nurses$80K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$78K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$76K
- Respiratory Therapists$70K
- Surgical Assistants$66K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$64K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$64K
- Surgical Technologists$60K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$57K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$55K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$50K
- Paramedics$48K
- Medical Records Specialists$47K
- Opticians, Dispensing$45K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$43K
- Psychiatric Technicians$41K
- Pharmacy Technicians$41K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$38K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$37K
Life, Physical, and Social Science2 jobs
Business and Financial Operations21 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$137K
- Management Analysts$104K
- Project Management Specialists$92K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$85K
- Accountants and Auditors$81K
- Logisticians$74K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$72K
- Cost Estimators$72K
- Human Resources Specialists$72K
- Compliance Officers$71K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$70K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$69K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$68K
- Training and Development Specialists$67K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$63K
- Loan Officers$62K
- Fundraisers$60K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$60K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$55K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$50K
- Tax Preparers$45K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair19 jobs
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$81K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$77K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$71K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$68K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$66K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$64K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$63K
- Millwrights$62K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$61K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$58K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$52K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$52K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$51K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$50K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$47K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$44K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$41K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$36K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$36K
Construction and Extraction18 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$74K
- Electricians$61K
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons$60K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$59K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$59K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$58K
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$51K
- Carpenters$50K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$49K
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$47K
- Construction Laborers$46K
- Pipelayers$45K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$44K
- Roofers$44K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$44K
- Helpers--Electricians$43K
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$43K
- Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other$41K
Community and Social Service11 jobs
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$65K
- Marriage and Family Therapists$61K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$61K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$57K
- Healthcare Social Workers$56K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$55K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$53K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$52K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$50K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$40K
- Social Workers, All Other$40K
Production36 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$80K
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$62K
- Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers$62K
- Machinists$56K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$54K
- Dental Laboratory Technicians$54K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$53K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$52K
- Tool and Die Makers$52K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$51K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$51K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$51K
- Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47K
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$46K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$45K
- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$45K
- Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$44K
- Production Workers, All Other$44K
- Prepress Technicians and Workers$44K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$44K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$44K
- Printing Press Operators$43K
- Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$42K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$41K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$41K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$41K
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$40K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$39K
- Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators$39K
- Helpers--Production Workers$39K
- Food Processing Workers, All Other$37K
- Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$37K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$35K
- Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$33K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$31K
- Bakers$29K
Educational Instruction and Library25 jobs
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$78K
- Instructional Coordinators$67K
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$65K
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$64K
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$62K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$62K
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$61K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61K
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$60K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$59K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$58K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$58K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$57K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$57K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$57K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$56K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$55K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$54K
- Tutors$53K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$52K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$45K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$41K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$31K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$31K
- Library Technicians$29K
Protective Service12 jobs
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$94K
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$79K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$68K
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$65K
- Transportation Security Screeners$63K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$53K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$50K
- Protective Service Workers, All Other$48K
- Firefighters$44K
- Security Guards$39K
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$35K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$26K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media9 jobs
Office and Administrative Support36 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$65K
- Postal Service Clerks$62K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$61K
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$61K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$54K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$54K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$51K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$49K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$48K
- Procurement Clerks$47K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$47K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$46K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$46K
- Meter Readers, Utilities$45K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$44K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$44K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$44K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$44K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$44K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$44K
- Order Clerks$43K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$43K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$42K
- File Clerks$41K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$41K
- Bill and Account Collectors$40K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$40K
- Office Clerks, General$40K
- Customer Service Representatives$39K
- Tellers$37K
- Data Entry Keyers$37K
- Couriers and Messengers$36K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$34K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$34K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$30K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$29K
Sales and Related15 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$105K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$99K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$72K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$65K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$63K
- Insurance Sales Agents$61K
- Real Estate Brokers$61K
- Advertising Sales Agents$59K
- Demonstrators and Product Promoters$54K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$54K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$48K
- Parts Salespersons$39K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$38K
- Retail Salespersons$34K
- Cashiers$28K
Transportation and Material Moving15 jobs
- Commercial Pilots$130K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$60K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$54K
- Light Truck Drivers$48K
- Bus Drivers, School$48K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$43K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$42K
- Driver/Sales Workers$38K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$37K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$36K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$34K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$33K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$32K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$31K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$31K
Healthcare Support13 jobs
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$67K
- Physical Therapist Assistants$63K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$48K
- Dental Assistants$46K
- Medical Transcriptionists$43K
- Phlebotomists$40K
- Medical Assistants$40K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$40K
- Nursing Assistants$38K
- Physical Therapist Aides$35K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$34K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$31K
- Orderlies$30K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance6 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$58K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$52K
- Pest Control Workers$40K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$36K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$34K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$30K
Personal Care and Service14 jobs
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$49K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$45K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$45K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$40K
- Skincare Specialists$36K
- Recreation Workers$34K
- Residential Advisors$34K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$33K
- Tour and Travel Guides$33K
- Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$32K
- Funeral Attendants$31K
- Animal Caretakers$31K
- Childcare Workers$28K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$27K
Food Preparation and Serving Related15 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$58K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$42K
- Bartenders$36K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$35K
- Cooks, Restaurant$34K
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$33K
- Waiters and Waitresses$31K
- Cooks, Short Order$30K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$30K
- Dishwashers$29K
- Food Preparation Workers$29K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$28K
- Cooks, Fast Food$28K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$27K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$27K
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Salary in Kingsport: questions
What is a good salary in Kingsport?
Half of all workers in the Kingsport metro earn less than $45,240 and the average is $56,140. Earning more than $63,910 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Kingsport to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $60,314, because prices here are 14% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 86.4).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Kingsport?
Family Medicine Physicians ($335,340), Chief Executives ($240,250), Physicians, All Other ($189,390).
What is the average salary in Bristol?
Bristol is part of the Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA metro area, where the average salary is $56,140 a year and the median $45,240. BLS does not publish separate wage figures for Bristol, so these metro figures are the closest official guide.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA (28700), all occupations and 347 individual jobs. What a metro area includes.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
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