What is the average salary in Johnson City, TN?
$53,330a year
Average yearly pay across 287 jobs with official data in the Johnson City, TN metro area, weighted by employment. Each job below shows its median.
- Hourly
- $25.64
- Jobs with data
- 287
- Workers counted
- 74,580
Highest paying jobs
Median yearly pay.
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $284,600 |
| Physician | $280,300 |
| Chief Executive | $195,500 |
| Dentist | $182,700 |
| Financial Manager | $133,200 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $133,100 |
| Sales Manager | $129,500 |
| Pharmacist | $128,600 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $128,500 |
| Administrative Services Manager | $123,200 |
Most common jobs
Median yearly pay.
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $26,270 |
| Registered Nurse | $77,660 |
| Retail Salesperson | $29,820 |
| Customer Service Representative | $36,570 |
| Cashier | $27,160 |
| Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant | $36,570 |
| Office Clerk | $36,420 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $22,070 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker | $59,420 |
| Nursing Assistant | $37,310 |
Management
- Administrative Services Manager$123,200
- Architectural and Engineering Manager$133,100
- Chief Executive$195,500
- Computer and Information Systems Manager$128,500
- Construction Manager$99,010
- Education Administrator$90,390
- Education Administrator$102,300
- Facilities Manager$96,090
- Financial Manager$133,200
- Food Service Manager$62,960
- General and Operations Manager$93,200
- Human Resources Manager$113,200
- Industrial Production Manager$99,450
- Manager$78,540
- Marketing Manager$119,600
- Medical and Health Services Manager$105,500
- Property$60,550
- Purchasing Manager$117,700
- Sales Manager$129,500
- Social and Community Service Manager$89,380
- Transportation$86,110
Business and financial operations
- Accountant and Auditor$64,710
- Business Operations Specialist$73,320
- Buyer and Purchasing Agent$60,110
- Claims Adjuster$82,300
- Compliance Officer$61,520
- Cost Estimator$62,270
- Credit Analyst$63,790
- Credit Counselor$37,020
- Financial and Investment Analyst$84,500
- Financial Specialist$75,460
- Fundraiser$62,880
- Human Resources Specialist$61,730
- Loan Officer$63,590
- Logistician$69,940
- Management Analyst$88,610
- Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist$58,760
- Meeting$47,440
- Personal Financial Advisor$76,850
- Project Management Specialist$78,100
- Training and Development Specialist$58,000
Computer and mathematical
- Computer Network Architect$96,250
- Computer Network Support Specialist$52,030
- Computer Occupation$78,370
- Computer Systems Analyst$72,000
- Computer User Support Specialist$46,510
- Data Scientist$69,330
- Network and Computer Systems Administrator$73,240
- Software Developer$103,300
Architecture and engineering
- Architectural and Civil Drafter$60,530
- Civil Engineer$82,470
- Civil Engineering Technologist and Technician$56,220
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologist and Technician$54,810
- Electrical Engineer$98,200
- Engineer$81,390
- Industrial Engineer$84,160
- Industrial Engineering Technologist and Technician$54,920
- Mechanical Engineer$97,040
Life, physical, and social science
- Chemical Technician$51,340
- Environmental Scientist and Specialist$75,400
- Forest and Conservation Technician$53,730
- Life$38,410
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialist$79,000
Community and social service
- Child$53,980
- Clergy$53,390
- Community and Social Service Specialist$39,070
- Counselor$52,880
- Educational$45,250
- Healthcare Social Worker$52,020
- Marriage and Family Therapist$50,540
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$42,170
- Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist$45,610
- Rehabilitation Counselor$47,020
- Social and Human Service Assistant$36,100
- Social Worker$88,380
- Substance Abuse$46,980
Legal
- Lawyer$117,400
- Paralegal and Legal Assistant$50,450
Educational instruction and library
- Career/Technical Education Teacher$75,010
- Career/Technical Education Teacher$60,600
- Elementary School Teacher$61,330
- Instructional Coordinator$66,600
- Kindergarten Teacher$61,500
- Librarian and Media Collections Specialist$60,650
- Middle School Teacher$63,010
- Preschool Teacher$29,370
- Secondary School Teacher$60,180
- Self-Enrichment Teacher$39,640
- Special Education Teacher$62,560
- Special Education Teacher$61,120
- Substitute Teacher$25,520
- Teaching Assistant$28,370
- Tutor$37,040
Arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media
- Coach and Scout$43,090
- Graphic Designer$48,690
- Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer$32,260
- Public Relations Specialist$51,890
Healthcare practitioners and technical
- Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician$51,000
- Dental Hygienist$80,070
- Dentist$182,700
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographer$78,970
- Dietitian and Nutritionist$70,150
- Emergency Medical Technician$36,620
- Family Medicine Physician$77,610
- General Internal Medicine Physician$73,290
- Health Technologist and Technician$57,970
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse$51,480
- Medical Records Specialist$47,150
- Nurse Practitioner$102,400
- Obstetrician and Gynecologist$284,600
- Occupational Therapist$94,940
- Ophthalmic Medical Technician$37,420
- Optician$51,010
- Optometrist$115,200
- Paramedic$49,250
- Pediatrician$64,220
- Pharmacist$128,600
- Pharmacy Technician$38,480
- Physical Therapist$96,660
- Physician$280,300
- Physician Assistant$100,100
- Radiologic Technologist and Technician$75,980
- Registered Nurse$77,660
- Speech-Language Pathologist$82,050
- Surgical Technologist$59,180
- Veterinarian$122,600
- Veterinary Technologist and Technician$36,830
Healthcare support
- Dental Assistant$45,540
- Healthcare Support Worker$51,060
- Home Health and Personal Care Aide$29,360
- Massage Therapist$52,410
- Medical Assistant$37,740
- Medical Equipment Preparer$45,470
- Medical Transcriptionist$39,430
- Nursing Assistant$37,310
- Occupational Therapy Assistant$64,810
- Phlebotomist$36,430
- Physical Therapist Aide$20,140
- Physical Therapist Assistant$64,270
- Veterinary Assistant and Laboratory Animal Caretaker$34,520
Protective service
- Correctional Officer and Jailer$40,570
- Detective and Criminal Investigator$74,020
- Firefighter$40,720
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$66,440
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$47,720
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$46,560
- Protective Service Worker$36,110
- Security Guard$27,720
Food preparation and serving
- Bartender$21,700
- Chef and Head Cook$59,990
- Cook$26,430
- Cook$31,330
- Cook$34,620
- Cook$29,460
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper$22,320
- Dishwasher$28,890
- Fast Food and Counter Worker$26,270
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker$36,800
- Food Preparation Worker$26,850
- Food Server$27,050
- Host and Hostess$23,360
- Waiter and Waitress$22,070
Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance
Personal care and service
- Animal Caretaker$28,430
- Childcare Worker$29,030
- Entertainment Attendant and Related Worker$24,580
- Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$38,880
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$43,990
- Funeral Attendant$28,250
- Hairdresser$28,980
- Manicurist and Pedicurist$33,690
- Recreation Worker$30,070
- Residential Advisor$37,750
- Skincare Specialist$33,660
Sales and related
- Cashier$27,160
- Counter and Rental Clerk$37,370
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker$81,700
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker$46,420
- Insurance Sales Agent$63,400
- Parts Salesperson$35,870
- Real Estate Sales Agent$36,650
- Retail Salesperson$29,820
- Sales Representative$72,330
- Sales Representative$54,440
- Sales Representatives of Service$46,320
- Security$46,950
Office and administrative support
- Bill and Account Collector$36,490
- Billing and Posting Clerk$42,270
- Bookkeeping$40,700
- Courier and Messenger$32,710
- Court$39,380
- Customer Service Representative$36,570
- Data Entry Keyer$36,110
- Dispatcher$38,860
- Eligibility Interviewer$47,030
- Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$58,750
- File Clerk$36,220
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$59,420
- Hotel$28,230
- Human Resources Assistant$46,760
- Information and Record Clerk$48,380
- Insurance Claim and Policy Processing Clerk$35,900
- Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$43,390
- Loan Interviewer and Clerk$41,730
- Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant$36,570
- Meter Reader$39,090
- Office and Administrative Support Worker$38,680
- Office Clerk$36,420
- Order Clerk$35,770
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$46,150
- Postal Service Clerk$68,810
- Postal Service Mail Carrier$58,710
- Postal Service Mail Sorter$56,390
- Procurement Clerk$45,910
- Production$48,360
- Public Safety Telecommunicator$41,570
- Receptionist and Information Clerk$31,180
- Secretary and Administrative Assistant$40,060
- Shipping$40,220
- Teller$37,520
Construction and extraction
- Carpenter$47,920
- Construction and Building Inspector$50,720
- Construction Laborer$41,150
- Electrician$52,190
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$62,710
- Helpers--Electrician$36,720
- Highway Maintenance Worker$45,780
- Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$47,560
- Painter$39,390
- Paving$35,710
- Pipelayer$41,800
- Plumber$48,480
Installation, maintenance, and repair
- Automotive Body and Related Repairer$44,990
- Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic$49,830
- Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$53,290
- Electrical and Electronics Repairer$74,750
- Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer$96,530
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$70,700
- Heating$48,010
- Helpers--Installation$34,990
- Home Appliance Repairer$47,620
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic$55,750
- Installation$43,150
- Maintenance and Repair Worker$44,290
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$58,020
- Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$60,200
- Tire Repairer and Changer$34,660
Production
- Baker$30,720
- Butcher and Meat Cutter$35,570
- Coating$44,600
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$45,480
- Cutting$40,110
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setter$42,140
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$60,880
- Helpers--Production Worker$37,120
- Inspector$44,980
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker$31,730
- Machinist$45,550
- Meat$29,860
- Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$43,480
- Molding$38,820
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender$35,390
- Printing Press Operator$34,130
- Production Worker$42,480
- Rolling Machine Setter$31,680
- Sewing Machine Operator$33,420
- Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$46,010
- Tool and Die Maker$56,460
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$47,220
- Welder$46,070
Transportation and material moving
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant$30,710
- Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$28,830
- Driver/Sales Worker$37,560
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$55,310
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$47,670
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$44,990
- Laborer and Freight$35,930
- Light Truck Driver$36,850
- Packer and Packager$33,020
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$28,880
- Stocker and Order Filler$32,100
- Transportation Worker$40,340
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Johnson City, TN?
About $53,330 a year ($25.64 an hour): the average of the 287 jobs with official data, weighted by how many people do each one.
What are the highest paying jobs in Johnson City, TN?
Obstetrician and Gynecologist ($284,600), Physician ($280,300), Chief Executive ($195,500).
What are the most common jobs in Johnson City, TN?
Fast Food and Counter Worker (2,900 jobs), Registered Nurse (2,740 jobs), Retail Salesperson (2,330 jobs).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.