State profile · TN
Healthcare wages in Tennessee
Median pay, take-home after state tax, and WageBench Score ranking for 54 healthcare occupations in Tennessee.
State tax (avg)
0.0%
No state income tax
Cost of living
92
RPP index (100 = national avg)
NLC compact
Member
Nurse Licensure Compact
Avg WageBench Score
69
Across 54 occupations
HIGHEST MEDIAN
Top-paying healthcare roles
- Cardiologists$610,080
- Dermatologists$433,630
- Surgeons, All Other (legacy)$373,510
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists$354,580
- Orthodontists$339,610
LOWEST MEDIAN
Lowest-paying healthcare roles
- Occupational Therapy Aides$27,840
- Physical Therapist Aides$30,320
- Orderlies$31,840
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$32,130
- Nursing Assistants$37,990
Every healthcare occupation in Tennessee
Sortable by median wage, take-home after tax, or composite WageBench Score. Click any occupation for the full detail page.
54 occupations · page 1 of 2
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dermatologists | physician | $433,630 | $433,630 | 78 |
| Cardiologists | physician | $610,080 | $610,080 | 76 |
| Dentists, General | physician | $215,290 | $215,290 | 76 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | physician | $354,580 | $354,580 | 75 |
| Other Physicians, All Other | physician | $301,290 | $301,290 | 74 |
| Orthodontists | physician | $339,610 | $339,610 | 74 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | allied | $76,650 | $76,650 | 71 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $46,720 | $46,720 | 70 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $133,390 | $133,390 | 70 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $97,700 | $97,700 | 70 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $100,140 | $100,140 | 70 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | allied | $62,070 | $62,070 | 70 |
| Veterinarians | allied | $124,350 | $124,350 | 70 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | physician | $226,830 | $226,830 | 69 |
| Surgical Technologists | allied | $60,530 | $60,530 | 69 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $62,500 | $62,500 | 69 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $41,920 | $41,920 | 69 |
| Neurologists | physician | $229,670 | $229,670 | 69 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $58,870 | $58,870 | 69 |
| Audiologists | allied | $90,540 | $90,540 | 69 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | support | $62,420 | $62,420 | 68 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | physician | $232,220 | $232,220 | 68 |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | physician | $325,520 | $325,520 | 68 |
| Surgeons, All Other (legacy) | physician | $373,510 | $373,510 | 68 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $118,240 | $118,240 | 68 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | nursing | $211,450 | $211,450 | 68 |
| Nurse Midwives | nursing | $116,980 | $116,980 | 68 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $117,590 | $117,590 | 68 |
| Respiratory Therapists | allied | $72,140 | $72,140 | 68 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | allied | $84,630 | $84,630 | 68 |
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