Take-home pay by job in Tennessee
What 48 common jobs pay in Tennessee, and what's left after 2026 taxes. Sorted by take-home pay.
| Job | Median gross | Take-home / year | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $136,180 | $104,345 | $8,695 |
| Pharmacist | $133,390 | $102,438 | $8,537 |
| Software developer | $122,430 | $94,947 | $7,912 |
| Physician assistant | $118,240 | $92,012 | $7,668 |
| Nurse practitioner | $117,590 | $91,555 | $7,630 |
| Medical and health services manager | $107,120 | $84,189 | $7,016 |
| General and operations manager | $106,970 | $84,083 | $7,007 |
| Physical therapist | $100,140 | $79,278 | $6,607 |
| Mechanical engineer | $99,550 | $78,863 | $6,572 |
| Civil engineer | $95,910 | $76,303 | $6,359 |
| Computer systems analyst | $95,630 | $76,106 | $6,342 |
| Dental hygienist | $84,640 | $68,374 | $5,698 |
| Registered nurse | $81,500 | $66,165 | $5,514 |
| Accountant | $76,840 | $62,887 | $5,241 |
| Respiratory therapist | $72,140 | $59,580 | $4,965 |
| HR specialist | $67,370 | $56,225 | $4,685 |
| Radiologic technologist | $64,630 | $54,110 | $4,509 |
| High school teacher | $61,860 | $51,885 | $4,324 |
| Electrician | $61,090 | $51,266 | $4,272 |
| Elementary school teacher | $59,980 | $50,374 | $4,198 |
| Police officer | $59,280 | $49,811 | $4,151 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) | $58,870 | $49,482 | $4,124 |
| Truck driver (heavy and tractor-trailer) | $58,620 | $49,281 | $4,107 |
| Plumber | $58,600 | $49,265 | $4,105 |
| Social worker (child, family and school) | $56,310 | $47,425 | $3,952 |
| IT support specialist | $55,990 | $47,168 | $3,931 |
| HVAC technician | $55,490 | $46,766 | $3,897 |
| Carpenter | $50,830 | $43,022 | $3,585 |
| Auto mechanic | $50,290 | $42,588 | $3,549 |
| Firefighter | $49,300 | $41,793 | $3,483 |
| Bookkeeper | $48,180 | $40,893 | $3,408 |
| Dental assistant | $46,720 | $39,720 | $3,310 |
| Administrative assistant | $45,810 | $38,988 | $3,249 |
| Delivery driver (light truck) | $45,050 | $38,378 | $3,198 |
| Customer service representative | $42,830 | $36,594 | $3,049 |
| Pharmacy technician | $41,920 | $35,863 | $2,989 |
| Medical assistant | $39,570 | $33,974 | $2,831 |
| Warehouse worker | $38,160 | $32,842 | $2,737 |
| Nursing assistant (CNA) | $37,990 | $32,705 | $2,725 |
| Restaurant cook | $36,420 | $31,443 | $2,620 |
| Security guard | $36,000 | $31,106 | $2,592 |
| Receptionist | $34,910 | $30,230 | $2,519 |
| Janitor | $33,440 | $29,049 | $2,421 |
| Retail salesperson | $31,950 | $27,852 | $2,321 |
| Childcare worker | $29,660 | $26,012 | $2,168 |
| Teaching assistant | $29,210 | $25,650 | $2,138 |
| Cashier | $28,590 | $25,152 | $2,096 |
| Waiter or waitress | $27,760 | $24,470 | $2,039 |
Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025, statewide, all industries. BLS wages include tips and commissions, not overtime premiums or benefits. Take-home uses 2026 tax rules for a single filer paid every two weeks with W-4 defaults and no pre-tax deductions.