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Wages by occupation in Johnson City, TN
In Johnson City, TN, the median annual wage across all occupations was $41,170 in May 2024, with 81,910 people employed, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.
What stands out
In Johnson City, TN, the median annual wage across all occupations was $41,170 in May 2024, with 81,910 people employed, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The highest median among detailed occupations is $236,200 for Family Medicine Physicians, the lowest $20,800 for Telemarketers. The largest occupation by headcount is Fast Food and Counter Workers with 2,680 jobs at a median of $26,620. Wages are annual, as published by BLS for May of the reference year; '≥ $239,200' marks BLS's top code. Every value links to its fact record.
Highest-paid occupations
Top 30 by median annual wage among detailed occupations.
| Occupation | Employment | Median annual | 10th pct | 90th pct | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family Medicine Physicians 29-1215 | 70 | $236,200 | $120,310 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Dentists, General 29-1021 | 60 | $217,760 | $104,640 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Chief Executives 11-1011 | 80 | $152,270 | $68,740 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Sales Managers 11-2022 | 250 | $129,900 | $70,500 | $228,710 | evidence → |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers 11-9041 | 80 | $126,840 | $80,150 | $178,650 | evidence → |
| Pharmacists 29-1051 | 310 | $126,040 | $74,670 | $158,430 | evidence → |
| Marketing Managers 11-2021 | 140 | $125,040 | $72,220 | $198,730 | evidence → |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers 11-3021 | 190 | $122,180 | $77,950 | $202,560 | evidence → |
| Purchasing Managers 11-3061 | 40 | $122,180 | $68,420 | $170,170 | evidence → |
| Administrative Services Managers 11-3012 | 140 | $117,790 | $60,340 | $200,870 | evidence → |
| Lawyers 23-1011 | 110 | $117,390 | $50,450 | $194,460 | evidence → |
| Financial Managers 11-3031 | 340 | $115,680 | $67,520 | $237,360 | evidence → |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary 11-9033 | 180 | $111,810 | $52,560 | $231,770 | evidence → |
| Veterinarians 29-1131 | 40 | $111,080 | $80,900 | $158,780 | evidence → |
| Physician Assistants 29-1071 | 160 | $105,250 | $95,900 | $129,620 | evidence → |
| Computer Network Architects 15-1241 | 60 | $104,600 | $76,930 | $159,110 | evidence → |
| Medical and Health Services Managers 11-9111 | 380 | $103,400 | $70,700 | $188,660 | evidence → |
| Human Resources Managers 11-3121 | 80 | $100,240 | $67,920 | $186,680 | evidence → |
| Construction Managers 11-9021 | 90 | $99,690 | $56,580 | $146,150 | evidence → |
| Nurse Practitioners 29-1171 | 550 | $98,810 | $41,900 | $121,640 | evidence → |
| Electrical Engineers 17-2071 | 50 | $97,320 | $79,220 | $152,640 | evidence → |
| Physical Therapists 29-1123 | 160 | $96,740 | $59,990 | $124,270 | evidence → |
| Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 49-9051 | 50 | $94,190 | $62,620 | $94,290 | evidence → |
| Industrial Production Managers 11-3051 | 160 | $93,180 | $55,180 | $168,220 | evidence → |
| Mechanical Engineers 17-2141 | 30 | $92,130 | $64,150 | $123,670 | evidence → |
| Personal Financial Advisors 13-2052 | 60 | $91,970 | $43,860 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Industrial Engineers 17-2112 | 200 | $91,940 | $65,790 | $119,990 | evidence → |
| Civil Engineers 17-2051 | 50 | $91,340 | $76,900 | $149,650 | evidence → |
| Facilities Managers 11-3013 | 30 | $90,720 | $57,480 | $132,660 | evidence → |
| Social Workers, All Other 21-1029 | 120 | $89,460 | $37,650 | $110,300 | evidence → |
Largest occupations by employment
Top 30 by number of jobs.
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