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Average salary by job family in Knoxville
| Management | $130,930 |
|---|---|
| Legal | $106,770 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $94,240 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $93,980 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $92,920 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $83,490 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $81,330 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $63,540 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $59,330 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $57,660 |
| Construction and Extraction | $55,600 |
| Community and Social Service | $53,560 |
| Protective Service | $51,340 |
| Production | $47,750 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $47,690 |
| Sales and Related | $46,180 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $44,600 |
| Healthcare Support | $38,500 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $36,960 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $36,010 |
| Personal Care and Service | $35,960 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $31,840 |
Highest-paying jobs in Knoxville
- Family Medicine Physicians$383,670
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$366,110
- Physicians, All Other$296,120
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists$273,230
- Chief Executives$233,920
- Nurse Anesthetists$199,990
- Nuclear Engineers$185,740
- Pediatricians, General$183,750
- Dentists, General$174,200
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$169,940
Most common jobs in Knoxville and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 12,730 | $27,950 | $27,720 |
| Retail Salespersons | 12,430 | $34,990 | $31,150 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 10,120 | $39,500 | $37,400 |
| Registered Nurses | 9,500 | $78,410 | $77,240 |
| General and Operations Managers | 8,660 | $131,710 | $104,590 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 8,130 | $60,210 | $59,100 |
| Cashiers | 8,030 | $28,640 | $29,110 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 7,730 | $36,610 | $35,410 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 7,260 | $28,970 | $28,100 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 7,150 | $33,600 | $31,200 |
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Cost of living in Knoxville
Prices in the Knoxville area are 7% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 92.6 for 2024. The average local salary of $59,890 therefore buys what $64,698 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $367,158, 5.3 times the median household income of $69,734.
$367,158typical home value
$69,734median household income
92.6BEA price parity
919,553metro population
Take-home pay in Knoxville
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $35,370 | $30,600 | $2,550 |
| Median wage | $47,080 | $40,009 | $3,334 |
| Average wage | $59,890 | $50,302 | $4,192 |
| 75th percentile wage | $68,890 | $57,294 | $4,775 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Salaries for every job in Knoxville
Management32 jobs
- Chief Executives$234K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$170K
- Natural Sciences Managers$165K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$157K
- Financial Managers$153K
- Human Resources Managers$148K
- Marketing Managers$144K
- Purchasing Managers$144K
- Public Relations Managers$141K
- Sales Managers$140K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$134K
- Administrative Services Managers$133K
- Industrial Production Managers$133K
- General and Operations Managers$132K
- Education Administrators, All Other$124K
- Training and Development Managers$124K
- Facilities Managers$124K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$123K
- Construction Managers$114K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$111K
- Managers, All Other$109K
- Advertising and Promotions Managers$109K
- Postmasters and Mail Superintendents$101K
- Fundraising Managers$99K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$98K
- Social and Community Service Managers$91K
- Emergency Management Directors$91K
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$89K
- Lodging Managers$80K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$75K
- Food Service Managers$75K
- Personal Service Managers, All Other$65K
Legal7 jobs
Architecture and Engineering24 jobs
- Nuclear Engineers$186K
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$125K
- Aerospace Engineers$123K
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$122K
- Electrical Engineers$115K
- Civil Engineers$108K
- Engineers, All Other$104K
- Mechanical Engineers$102K
- Environmental Engineers$101K
- Industrial Engineers$99K
- Materials Engineers$97K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$95K
- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$83K
- Surveyors$78K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$78K
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters$76K
- Mechanical Drafters$70K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$70K
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$61K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$60K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$60K
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$58K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$56K
- Drafters, All Other$46K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical42 jobs
- Family Medicine Physicians$384K
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$366K
- Physicians, All Other$296K
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists$273K
- Nurse Anesthetists$200K
- Pediatricians, General$184K
- Dentists, General$174K
- Pharmacists$129K
- Veterinarians$127K
- Optometrists$117K
- Physician Assistants$113K
- Nurse Practitioners$112K
- Physical Therapists$93K
- Audiologists$91K
- Occupational Therapists$90K
- Nuclear Medicine Technologists$87K
- Dental Hygienists$87K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$79K
- Registered Nurses$78K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$77K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$76K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$69K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$68K
- Respiratory Therapists$68K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$67K
- Therapists, All Other$66K
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$62K
- Athletic Trainers$62K
- Hearing Aid Specialists$62K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$58K
- Surgical Technologists$57K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$57K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$55K
- Paramedics$55K
- Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$54K
- Opticians, Dispensing$52K
- Medical Records Specialists$50K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$48K
- Psychiatric Technicians$44K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$42K
- Pharmacy Technicians$41K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$39K
Computer and Mathematical14 jobs
- Computer Network Architects$118K
- Software Developers$118K
- Database Architects$107K
- Information Security Analysts$107K
- Data Scientists$102K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$93K
- Computer Systems Analysts$91K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$88K
- Web Developers$85K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$78K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$77K
- Computer Programmers$70K
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$69K
- Computer User Support Specialists$57K
Life, Physical, and Social Science21 jobs
- Biochemists and Biophysicists$166K
- Physicists$156K
- Physical Scientists, All Other$138K
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$104K
- Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$101K
- Chemists$98K
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$86K
- Nuclear Technicians$86K
- Biological Scientists, All Other$83K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$83K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$83K
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$82K
- Forensic Science Technicians$76K
- School Psychologists$74K
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$69K
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$66K
- Anthropologists and Archeologists$64K
- Soil and Plant Scientists$63K
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$62K
- Chemical Technicians$56K
- Forest and Conservation Technicians$49K
Business and Financial Operations29 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$142K
- Management Analysts$106K
- Project Management Specialists$95K
- Financial Risk Specialists$94K
- Financial Examiners$94K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$91K
- Budget Analysts$90K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$87K
- Accountants and Auditors$82K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$81K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$80K
- Cost Estimators$78K
- Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage$77K
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$77K
- Compliance Officers$76K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$75K
- Human Resources Specialists$75K
- Insurance Underwriters$74K
- Loan Officers$72K
- Credit Analysts$71K
- Training and Development Specialists$71K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$71K
- Logisticians$70K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$68K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$68K
- Labor Relations Specialists$66K
- Fundraisers$61K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$57K
- Tax Preparers$48K
Educational Instruction and Library42 jobs
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$149K
- Economics Teachers, Postsecondary$145K
- Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary$131K
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$123K
- Physics Teachers, Postsecondary$113K
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$105K
- Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary$101K
- Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$98K
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$96K
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$96K
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$93K
- Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$92K
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$91K
- Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary$90K
- Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary$89K
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$89K
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$88K
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary$84K
- History Teachers, Postsecondary$82K
- Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$78K
- Instructional Coordinators$74K
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$73K
- Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other$67K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$64K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$63K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$62K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$61K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$60K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$60K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$59K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$59K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$59K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$58K
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool$57K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$57K
- Tutors$49K
- Library Technicians$47K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$44K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$39K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$28K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$23K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media22 jobs
- Art Directors$94K
- Technical Writers$89K
- Commercial and Industrial Designers$78K
- Writers and Authors$77K
- Producers and Directors$70K
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$70K
- Designers, All Other$68K
- Editors$66K
- Public Relations Specialists$65K
- Interior Designers$65K
- Graphic Designers$61K
- Sound Engineering Technicians$58K
- Coaches and Scouts$58K
- Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film$57K
- Interpreters and Translators$57K
- Broadcast Technicians$55K
- Audio and Video Technicians$54K
- Film and Video Editors$54K
- Media and Communication Workers, All Other$46K
- Photographers$43K
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$37K
- Floral Designers$36K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair34 jobs
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$90K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay$86K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$79K
- Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other$69K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$69K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$68K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$67K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$63K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$63K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$63K
- Millwrights$61K
- Avionics Technicians$60K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$58K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$58K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$57K
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$57K
- Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers$57K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$56K
- Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment$54K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$53K
- Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers$52K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$52K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$52K
- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$51K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$51K
- Locksmiths and Safe Repairers$51K
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$50K
- Home Appliance Repairers$49K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$49K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$47K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$45K
- Riggers$44K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$39K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$36K
Construction and Extraction28 jobs
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$76K
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$72K
- Boilermakers$71K
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons$63K
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers$62K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$61K
- Electricians$59K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$59K
- Sheet Metal Workers$59K
- Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas$56K
- Carpenters$54K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$53K
- Glaziers$52K
- Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$51K
- Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles$50K
- Construction Laborers$48K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$48K
- Insulation Workers, Mechanical$47K
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$47K
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$46K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$45K
- Helpers--Carpenters$45K
- Roofers$44K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$43K
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$42K
- Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers$42K
- Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other$40K
- Helpers--Electricians$40K
Community and Social Service16 jobs
- Health Education Specialists$75K
- Healthcare Social Workers$62K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$60K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$57K
- Clergy$57K
- Counselors, All Other$56K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$56K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$54K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$53K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$49K
- Social Workers, All Other$48K
- Religious Workers, All Other$47K
- Marriage and Family Therapists$45K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$45K
- Community Health Workers$42K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$39K
Protective Service16 jobs
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$95K
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$74K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$69K
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$62K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$60K
- Transportation Security Screeners$60K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$57K
- Protective Service Workers, All Other$52K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$51K
- Firefighters$50K
- Private Detectives and Investigators$46K
- Animal Control Workers$43K
- Security Guards$40K
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$37K
- School Bus Monitors$30K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$27K
Production61 jobs
- Power Plant Operators$112K
- Power Distributors and Dispatchers$85K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$76K
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$73K
- Tool and Die Makers$61K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$58K
- Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$58K
- Plant and System Operators, All Other$58K
- Dental Laboratory Technicians$57K
- Machinists$53K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$52K
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$51K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$51K
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$51K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$50K
- Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$49K
- Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49K
- Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders$49K
- Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48K
- Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators$48K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$48K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$48K
- Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$47K
- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47K
- Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47K
- Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders$46K
- Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$46K
- Upholsterers$45K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$44K
- Printing Press Operators$44K
- Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$44K
- Food Batchmakers$43K
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$43K
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$43K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$43K
- Production Workers, All Other$43K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$42K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$42K
- Prepress Technicians and Workers$42K
- Helpers--Production Workers$42K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$42K
- Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders$41K
- Etchers and Engravers$41K
- Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$40K
- Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders$40K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$40K
- Food Processing Workers, All Other$40K
- Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$40K
- Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other$39K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$39K
- Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other$39K
- Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$38K
- Print Binding and Finishing Workers$38K
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$36K
- Slaughterers and Meat Packers$34K
- Sewing Machine Operators$33K
- Bakers$33K
- Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$32K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$32K
Office and Administrative Support47 jobs
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$73K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$71K
- Brokerage Clerks$66K
- Postal Service Clerks$64K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$61K
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$59K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$56K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$56K
- Financial Clerks, All Other$52K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$51K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$51K
- Meter Readers, Utilities$50K
- Cargo and Freight Agents$50K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$49K
- New Accounts Clerks$48K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$47K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$47K
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$47K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$47K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$46K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$46K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$46K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$46K
- Procurement Clerks$46K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$45K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$45K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$45K
- Office Machine Operators, Except Computer$45K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$44K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$44K
- File Clerks$44K
- Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks$44K
- Customer Service Representatives$43K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$42K
- Order Clerks$42K
- Data Entry Keyers$40K
- Bill and Account Collectors$40K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$40K
- Statistical Assistants$40K
- Couriers and Messengers$40K
- Office Clerks, General$39K
- Tellers$39K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$37K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$35K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$35K
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$35K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$31K
Sales and Related19 jobs
- Sales Engineers$112K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$99K
- Insurance Sales Agents$93K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$87K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$75K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$72K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$65K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$61K
- Real Estate Brokers$58K
- Advertising Sales Agents$52K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$52K
- Travel Agents$51K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$49K
- Demonstrators and Product Promoters$44K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$41K
- Parts Salespersons$41K
- Retail Salespersons$35K
- Telemarketers$29K
- Cashiers$29K
Transportation and Material Moving23 jobs
- Commercial Pilots$126K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$64K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$60K
- Crane and Tower Operators$60K
- Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$53K
- Traffic Technicians$48K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$46K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$44K
- Light Truck Drivers$43K
- Conveyor Operators and Tenders$43K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$40K
- Material Moving Workers, All Other$40K
- Driver/Sales Workers$39K
- Transportation Workers, All Other$38K
- Machine Feeders and Offbearers$38K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$37K
- Bus Drivers, School$36K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$35K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$35K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$34K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$34K
- Parking Attendants$33K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$32K
Healthcare Support14 jobs
- Physical Therapist Assistants$62K
- Massage Therapists$55K
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$50K
- Dental Assistants$50K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$47K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$46K
- Medical Assistants$41K
- Phlebotomists$40K
- Medical Transcriptionists$38K
- Nursing Assistants$37K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$35K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$33K
- Physical Therapist Aides$33K
- Pharmacy Aides$29K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry4 jobs
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance8 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$58K
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners$52K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$50K
- Pest Control Workers$44K
- Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other$43K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$38K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$34K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$31K
Personal Care and Service17 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$51K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$50K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$45K
- Skincare Specialists$40K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$38K
- Residential Advisors$38K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$37K
- Recreation Workers$36K
- Animal Caretakers$36K
- Animal Trainers$35K
- Tour and Travel Guides$35K
- Concierges$34K
- Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$33K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$31K
- Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other$30K
- Childcare Workers$30K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$29K
Food Preparation and Serving Related16 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$68K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$45K
- Cooks, Restaurant$36K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$34K
- Bartenders$33K
- Cooks, All Other$32K
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$32K
- Food Preparation Workers$31K
- Dishwashers$31K
- Cooks, Short Order$31K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$31K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$30K
- Cooks, Fast Food$29K
- Waiters and Waitresses$29K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$28K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$26K
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Salary in Knoxville: questions
What is a good salary in Knoxville?
Half of all workers in the Knoxville metro earn less than $47,080 and the average is $59,890. Earning more than $68,890 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Knoxville to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $64,585, because prices here are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.6).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Knoxville?
Family Medicine Physicians ($383,670), General Internal Medicine Physicians ($366,110), Physicians, All Other ($296,120).
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 Knoxville, TN (28940), all occupations and 536 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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