Explore PROfessions in Tennessee
Automation & Robotics
10% highest earners:
$84,540
$84,540
Median Annual Wage:
$58,870
$58,870
Expected Growth:
16%
16%
Automotive
10% highest earners:
$91,980
$91,980
Median Annual Wage:
$68,640
$68,640
Expected Growth:
11%
11%
Aviation Maintenance Technology
10% highest earners:
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Avionics Maintenance Technology
10% highest earners:
$86,980
$86,980
Median Annual Wage:
$52,370
$52,370
Expected Growth:
16%
16%
CAD/Cam Drafter
10% highest earners:
$109,500
$109,500
Median Annual Wage:
$64,180
$64,180
Expected Growth:
-2%
-2%
CNC Operator
10% highest earners:
$68,210
$68,210
Median Annual Wage:
$45,870
$45,870
Expected Growth:
7%
7%
Collision Repair Technology
10% highest earners:
$69,150
$69,150
Median Annual Wage:
$50,140
$50,140
Expected Growth:
41%
41%
Commercial Truck Driver
10% highest earners:
$80,000
$80,000
Median Annual Wage:
$55,610
$55,610
Expected Growth:
10%
10%
Computer Programmer
10% highest earners:
$215,580
$215,580
Median Annual Wage:
$99,270
$99,270
Expected Growth:
-4%
-4%
Construction Services
10% highest earners:
$59,780
$59,780
Median Annual Wage:
$44,150
$44,150
Expected Growth:
25%
25%
Diesel technician
10% highest earners:
$87,160
$87,160
Median Annual Wage:
$59,120
$59,120
Expected Growth:
11%
11%
Electrician
10% highest earners:
$80,800
$80,800
Median Annual Wage:
$59,190
$59,190
Expected Growth:
13%
13%
Fiber Optic Technician
10% highest earners:
$84,640
$84,640
Median Annual Wage:
$59,420
$59,420
Expected Growth:
13%
13%
Forestry Technician
10% highest earners:
$64,110
$64,110
Median Annual Wage:
$47,370
$47,370
Expected Growth:
10%
10%
Heavy Equipment Operator
10% highest earners:
$67,850
$67,850
Median Annual Wage:
$49,070
$49,070
Expected Growth:
25%
25%
HVACR Technician
10% highest earners:
$76,600
$76,600
Median Annual Wage:
$51,480
$51,480
Expected Growth:
10%
10%
Hybrid Electrical Vehicle
10% highest earners:
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Industrial Maintenance/Mechatronics
10% highest earners:
$83,820
$83,820
Median Annual Wage:
$62,830
$62,830
Expected Growth:
28%
28%
Lineman
10% highest earners:
$101,200
$101,200
Median Annual Wage:
$80,160
$80,160
Expected Growth:
22%
22%
Machinist
10% highest earners:
$67,780
$67,780
Median Annual Wage:
$48,610
$48,610
Expected Growth:
15%
15%
Medium/Heavy Truck Technician
10% highest earners:
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Motorcycle & Marine Service Tech
10% highest earners:
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Median Annual Wage:
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Mortorcycle/ATV Repair
10% highest earners:
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Offroad Desiel Technology
10% highest earners:
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Plumber
10% highest earners:
$81,570
$81,570
Median Annual Wage:
$57,730
$57,730
Expected Growth:
9%
9%
Road Building Equipment Service Technician R-BEST
10% highest earners:
$62,810
$62,810
Median Annual Wage:
$48,690
$48,690
Expected Growth:
24%
24%
Tool & Die Maker
10% highest earners:
$77,040
$77,040
Median Annual Wage:
$60,690
$60,690
Expected Growth:
4%
4%
Welder
10% highest earners:
$63,380
$63,380
Median Annual Wage:
$47,280
$47,280
Expected Growth:
13%
13%
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