Metro profile · CBSA 28940
Healthcare wages in Knoxville, TN
39 occupations with reported wage data, scored on the WageBench 0-100 scale that blends pay, cost of living, state tax, and license access.
COL Index (RPP)
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100 = national avg
HUD FMR (2BR)
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Fair-market rent
GSA Per Diem
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Lodging stipend cap
Avg Score
46
Across 39 roles
Every healthcare occupation in Knoxville
Sortable by median wage, take-home after state tax, or WageBench Score. Click any role for state + metro comparison.
39 occupations · page 1 of 2
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family Medicine Physicians | physician | $460,080 | $460,080 | 65 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | physician | $365,260 | $365,260 | 52 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | physician | $314,020 | $314,020 | 52 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | allied | $50,010 | $50,010 | 49 |
| Therapists, All Other | allied | $79,280 | $79,280 | 48 |
| Other Physicians, All Other | physician | $276,370 | $276,370 | 48 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | allied | $72,100 | $72,100 | 47 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $46,790 | $46,790 | 47 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | allied | $43,190 | $43,190 | 47 |
| Audiologists | allied | $92,570 | $92,570 | 47 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | allied | $58,650 | $58,650 | 46 |
| Dentists, General | physician | $157,900 | $157,900 | 46 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | nursing | $213,900 | $213,900 | 46 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $57,960 | $57,960 | 46 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $132,460 | $132,460 | 46 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $94,490 | $94,490 | 46 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $96,110 | $96,110 | 46 |
| Veterinarians | allied | $121,160 | $121,160 | 46 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | support | $32,710 | $32,710 | 46 |
| Nursing Assistants | support | $38,000 | $38,000 | 46 |
| Medical Assistants | support | $38,880 | $38,880 | 45 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | allied | $68,890 | $68,890 | 45 |
| Paramedics | allied | $38,330 | $38,330 | 45 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $60,280 | $60,280 | 45 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | support | $30,200 | $30,200 | 45 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | allied | $39,140 | $39,140 | 45 |
| Surgical Technologists | allied | $54,900 | $54,900 | 44 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $107,980 | $107,980 | 44 |
| Phlebotomists | support | $38,090 | $38,090 | 44 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | support | $59,930 | $59,930 | 44 |
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