Most common jobs in Knoxville
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January 11, 2021
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Most common jobs in Knoxville
The 10 largest occupations in America employ 30.5 million workers, representing 21% of all workers. Keeping America’s economy moving would be impossible without office workers, package handlers, food prep workers, and truck drivers. And what would the sick do without the millions of hospital workers, nurses, and home health aides?
Stacker compiled a list of the most common jobs in Knoxville using data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Jobs are ranked by total employment as of May 2019. While much has changed during the coronavirus pandemic, the jobs featured here give a holistic view at the most popular industries in your area and how many jobs are supported.
Keep reading to see which jobs in Knoxville are the most common.
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#50. Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers
Knoxville, TN
- Employment: 1,560
- Employment per 1,000: 4.078 (4% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,250
National
- Employment: 576,950 (#58 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $43,000
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 1,560
- Employment per 1,000: 4.078 (4% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,250
National
- Employment: 576,950 (#58 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $43,000
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#49. Childcare workers
Knoxville, TN
- Employment: 1,580
- Employment per 1,000: 4.127 (8% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $21,470
National
- Employment: 561,520 (#59 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $25,510
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 1,580
- Employment per 1,000: 4.127 (8% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $21,470
National
- Employment: 561,520 (#59 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $25,510
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#47 (tie). Police and sheriff's patrol officers
Knoxville, TN
- Employment: 1,670
- Employment per 1,000: 4.365 (4% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $41,970
National
- Employment: 665,280 (#43 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $67,600
- Entry level education requirements: nan
- Employment: 1,670
- Employment per 1,000: 4.365 (4% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $41,970
National
- Employment: 665,280 (#43 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $67,600
- Entry level education requirements: nan
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#47 (tie). Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers
Knoxville, TN
- Employment: 1,670
- Employment per 1,000: 4.374 (56% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,410
National
- Employment: 410,750 (#77 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $45,190
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 1,670
- Employment per 1,000: 4.374 (56% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,410
National
- Employment: 410,750 (#77 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $45,190
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#46. Middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education
Knoxville, TN
- Employment: 1,680
- Employment per 1,000: 4.4 (4% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $52,920
National
- Employment: 622,330 (#54 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $63,550
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 1,680
- Employment per 1,000: 4.4 (4% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $52,920
National
- Employment: 622,330 (#54 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $63,550
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#45. Hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop
Knoxville, TN
- Employment: 1,720
- Employment per 1,000: 4.492 (56% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $19,950
National
- Employment: 423,380 (#73 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $24,010
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 1,720
- Employment per 1,000: 4.492 (56% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $19,950
National
- Employment: 423,380 (#73 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $24,010
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#44. Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products
Knoxville, TN
- Employment: 1,780
- Employment per 1,000: 4.652 (123% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $80,420
National
- Employment: 306,980 (#106 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $92,980
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 1,780
- Employment per 1,000: 4.652 (123% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $80,420
National
- Employment: 306,980 (#106 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $92,980
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#43. Computer user support specialists
Knoxville, TN
- Employment: 1,810
- Employment per 1,000: 4.748 (8% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $45,120
National
- Employment: 647,330 (#47 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $56,550
- Entry level education requirements: Some college, no degree
- Employment: 1,810
- Employment per 1,000: 4.748 (8% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $45,120
National
- Employment: 647,330 (#47 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $56,550
- Entry level education requirements: Some college, no degree
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#42. Medical assistants
Knoxville, TN
- Employment: 1,960
- Employment per 1,000: 5.127 (6% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,750
National
- Employment: 712,430 (#36 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $35,720
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 1,960
- Employment per 1,000: 5.127 (6% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,750
National
- Employment: 712,430 (#36 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $35,720
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
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#41. Security guards
Knoxville, TN
- Employment: 1,980
- Employment per 1,000: 5.189 (32% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,850
National
- Employment: 1,126,370 (#25 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $33,030
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 1,980
- Employment per 1,000: 5.189 (32% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,850
National
- Employment: 1,126,370 (#25 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $33,030
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#40. Accountants and auditors
Knoxville, TN
- Employment: 2,030
- Employment per 1,000: 5.325 (39% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $71,460
National
- Employment: 1,280,700 (#23 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $79,520
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 2,030
- Employment per 1,000: 5.325 (39% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $71,460
National
- Employment: 1,280,700 (#23 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $79,520
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#39. Financial managers
Knoxville, TN
- Employment: 2,050
- Employment per 1,000: 5.371 (20% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $97,340
National
- Employment: 654,790 (#46 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $147,530
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 2,050
- Employment per 1,000: 5.371 (20% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $97,340
National
- Employment: 654,790 (#46 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $147,530
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#38. First-line supervisors of production and operating workers
Knoxville, TN
- Employment: 2,080
- Employment per 1,000: 5.454 (27% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $63,030
National
- Employment: 631,100 (#51 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $65,220
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 2,080
- Employment per 1,000: 5.454 (27% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $63,030
National
- Employment: 631,100 (#51 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $65,220
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#37. Software developers and software quality assurance analysts and testers
Knoxville, TN
- Employment: 2,090
- Employment per 1,000: 5.478 (43% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $84,610
National
- Employment: 1,406,870 (#19 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $111,620
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 2,090
- Employment per 1,000: 5.478 (43% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $84,610
National
- Employment: 1,406,870 (#19 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $111,620
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#36. Electricians
Knoxville, TN
- Employment: 2,110
- Employment per 1,000: 5.521 (18% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $47,420
National
- Employment: 688,620 (#41 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $60,370
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 2,110
- Employment per 1,000: 5.521 (18% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $47,420
National
- Employment: 688,620 (#41 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $60,370
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#35. Sales representatives of services, except advertising, insurance, financial services, and travel
Knoxville, TN
- Employment: 2,120
- Employment per 1,000: 5.551 (22% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $52,770
National
- Employment: 1,039,670 (#27 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $66,760
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 2,120
- Employment per 1,000: 5.551 (22% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $52,770
National
- Employment: 1,039,670 (#27 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $66,760
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#33 (tie). Light truck drivers
Knoxville, TN
- Employment: 2,190
- Employment per 1,000: 5.745 (9% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,730
National
- Employment: 923,050 (#32 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $38,520
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 2,190
- Employment per 1,000: 5.745 (9% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,730
National
- Employment: 923,050 (#32 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $38,520
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#33 (tie). Shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks
Knoxville, TN
- Employment: 2,190
- Employment per 1,000: 5.728 (19% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,110
National
- Employment: 704,910 (#38 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $36,030
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 2,190
- Employment per 1,000: 5.728 (19% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,110
National
- Employment: 704,910 (#38 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $36,030
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#32. Landscaping and groundskeeping workers
Knoxville, TN
- Employment: 2,380
- Employment per 1,000: 6.223 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,460
National
- Employment: 912,660 (#33 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $32,360
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 2,380
- Employment per 1,000: 6.223 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,460
National
- Employment: 912,660 (#33 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $32,360
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#31. Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products
Knoxville, TN
- Employment: 2,430
- Employment per 1,000: 6.366 (30% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $61,960
National
- Employment: 1,344,530 (#22 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $71,110
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 2,430
- Employment per 1,000: 6.366 (30% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $61,960
National
- Employment: 1,344,530 (#22 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $71,110
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#30. Receptionists and information clerks
Knoxville, TN
- Employment: 2,470
- Employment per 1,000: 6.475 (10% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,270
National
- Employment: 1,057,370 (#26 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $31,250
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 2,470
- Employment per 1,000: 6.475 (10% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,270
National
- Employment: 1,057,370 (#26 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $31,250
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#29. Maids and housekeeping cleaners
Knoxville, TN
- Employment: 2,510
- Employment per 1,000: 6.568 (4% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $20,250
National
- Employment: 926,960 (#31 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $26,810
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 2,510
- Employment per 1,000: 6.568 (4% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $20,250
National
- Employment: 926,960 (#31 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $26,810
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#28. Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education
Knoxville, TN
- Employment: 2,530
- Employment per 1,000: 6.617 (6% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $53,840
National
- Employment: 1,035,850 (#28 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $65,930
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 2,530
- Employment per 1,000: 6.617 (6% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $53,840
National
- Employment: 1,035,850 (#28 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $65,930
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#27. Automotive service technicians and mechanics
Knoxville, TN
- Employment: 2,570
- Employment per 1,000: 6.734 (51% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,890
National
- Employment: 655,330 (#45 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $44,890
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 2,570
- Employment per 1,000: 6.734 (51% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,890
National
- Employment: 655,330 (#45 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $44,890
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
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#26. Construction laborers
Knoxville, TN
- Employment: 2,650
- Employment per 1,000: 6.929 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,380
National
- Employment: 1,020,350 (#29 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $41,730
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 2,650
- Employment per 1,000: 6.929 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,380
National
- Employment: 1,020,350 (#29 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $41,730
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#25. Cooks, fast food
Knoxville, TN
- Employment: 2,740
- Employment per 1,000: 7.186 (100% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $19,920
National
- Employment: 527,220 (#61 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $23,530
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 2,740
- Employment per 1,000: 7.186 (100% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $19,920
National
- Employment: 527,220 (#61 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $23,530
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#24. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary
Knoxville, TN
- Employment: 2,920
- Employment per 1,000: 7.637 (17% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,270
National
- Employment: 1,346,910 (#21 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $29,640
- Entry level education requirements: Some college, no degree
- Employment: 2,920
- Employment per 1,000: 7.637 (17% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,270
National
- Employment: 1,346,910 (#21 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $29,640
- Entry level education requirements: Some college, no degree
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#23. First-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers
Knoxville, TN
- Employment: 2,990
- Employment per 1,000: 7.832 (14% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,390
National
- Employment: 1,011,100 (#30 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $36,960
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 2,990
- Employment per 1,000: 7.832 (14% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,390
National
- Employment: 1,011,100 (#30 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $36,960
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#22. Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses
Knoxville, TN
- Employment: 3,090
- Employment per 1,000: 8.094 (70% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,900
National
- Employment: 697,510 (#40 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $48,500
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 3,090
- Employment per 1,000: 8.094 (70% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,900
National
- Employment: 697,510 (#40 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $48,500
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
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#21. Elementary school teachers, except special education
Knoxville, TN
- Employment: 3,370
- Employment per 1,000: 8.833 (9% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $52,400
National
- Employment: 1,430,480 (#16 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $63,930
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 3,370
- Employment per 1,000: 8.833 (9% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $52,400
National
- Employment: 1,430,480 (#16 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $63,930
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#20. Cooks, restaurant
Knoxville, TN
- Employment: 3,730
- Employment per 1,000: 9.777 (2% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,410
National
- Employment: 1,401,890 (#20 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $28,700
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 3,730
- Employment per 1,000: 9.777 (2% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,410
National
- Employment: 1,401,890 (#20 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $28,700
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#19. Maintenance and repair workers, general
Knoxville, TN
- Employment: 3,820
- Employment per 1,000: 9.997 (3% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,120
National
- Employment: 1,418,990 (#18 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $41,960
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 3,820
- Employment per 1,000: 9.997 (3% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,120
National
- Employment: 1,418,990 (#18 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $41,960
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#18. First-line supervisors of retail sales workers
Knoxville, TN
- Employment: 3,850
- Employment per 1,000: 10.076 (26% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,150
National
- Employment: 1,171,900 (#24 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $45,830
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 3,850
- Employment per 1,000: 10.076 (26% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,150
National
- Employment: 1,171,900 (#24 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $45,830
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#17. Food preparation workers
Knoxville, TN
- Employment: 3,970
- Employment per 1,000: 10.403 (77% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $22,280
National
- Employment: 863,740 (#34 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $25,820
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 3,970
- Employment per 1,000: 10.403 (77% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $22,280
National
- Employment: 863,740 (#34 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $25,820
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#16. Nursing assistants
Knoxville, TN
- Employment: 4,200
- Employment per 1,000: 10.988 (14% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,770
National
- Employment: 1,419,920 (#17 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $30,720
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 4,200
- Employment per 1,000: 10.988 (14% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,770
National
- Employment: 1,419,920 (#17 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $30,720
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
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#15. Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks
Knoxville, TN
- Employment: 4,400
- Employment per 1,000: 11.532 (12% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $40,360
National
- Employment: 1,512,660 (#14 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $42,960
- Entry level education requirements: Some college, no degree
- Employment: 4,400
- Employment per 1,000: 11.532 (12% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $40,360
National
- Employment: 1,512,660 (#14 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $42,960
- Entry level education requirements: Some college, no degree
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#14. First-line supervisors of office and administrative support workers
Knoxville, TN
- Employment: 4,940
- Employment per 1,000: 12.942 (28% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $55,390
National
- Employment: 1,487,870 (#15 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $60,130
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 4,940
- Employment per 1,000: 12.942 (28% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $55,390
National
- Employment: 1,487,870 (#15 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $60,130
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#13. Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive
Knoxville, TN
- Employment: 5,930
- Employment per 1,000: 15.537 (12% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,990
National
- Employment: 2,038,340 (#12 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $39,180
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 5,930
- Employment per 1,000: 15.537 (12% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,990
National
- Employment: 2,038,340 (#12 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $39,180
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#12. General and operations managers
Knoxville, TN
- Employment: 6,410
- Employment per 1,000: 16.77 (3% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $107,240
National
- Employment: 2,400,280 (#9 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $123,030
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 6,410
- Employment per 1,000: 16.77 (3% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $107,240
National
- Employment: 2,400,280 (#9 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $123,030
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#11. Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers
Knoxville, TN
- Employment: 6,850
- Employment per 1,000: 17.94 (42% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $43,260
National
- Employment: 1,856,130 (#13 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $46,850
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 6,850
- Employment per 1,000: 17.94 (42% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $43,260
National
- Employment: 1,856,130 (#13 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $46,850
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
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#10. Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners
Knoxville, TN
- Employment: 7,250
- Employment per 1,000: 18.979 (30% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,520
National
- Employment: 2,145,450 (#10 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $30,010
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 7,250
- Employment per 1,000: 18.979 (30% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,520
National
- Employment: 2,145,450 (#10 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $30,010
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#9. Waiters and waitresses
Knoxville, TN
- Employment: 7,460
- Employment per 1,000: 19.528 (11% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $19,420
National
- Employment: 2,579,020 (#8 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $26,800
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 7,460
- Employment per 1,000: 19.528 (11% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $19,420
National
- Employment: 2,579,020 (#8 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $26,800
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#8. Fast food and counter workers
Knoxville, TN
- Employment: 7,510
- Employment per 1,000: 19.672 (28% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $20,490
National
- Employment: 3,996,820 (#2 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $23,250
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 7,510
- Employment per 1,000: 19.672 (28% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $20,490
National
- Employment: 3,996,820 (#2 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $23,250
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#7. Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand
Knoxville, TN
- Employment: 7,540
- Employment per 1,000: 19.731 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,440
National
- Employment: 2,953,170 (#6 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $32,130
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 7,540
- Employment per 1,000: 19.731 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,440
National
- Employment: 2,953,170 (#6 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $32,130
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#6. Registered nurses
Knoxville, TN
- Employment: 7,890
- Employment per 1,000: 20.671 (2% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $59,140
National
- Employment: 2,982,280 (#4 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $77,460
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 7,890
- Employment per 1,000: 20.671 (2% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $59,140
National
- Employment: 2,982,280 (#4 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $77,460
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#5. Stockers and order fillers
Knoxville, TN
- Employment: 8,160
- Employment per 1,000: 21.373 (47% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,480
National
- Employment: 2,135,850 (#11 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $29,660
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 8,160
- Employment per 1,000: 21.373 (47% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,480
National
- Employment: 2,135,850 (#11 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $29,660
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#4. Office clerks, general
Knoxville, TN
- Employment: 8,900
- Employment per 1,000: 23.29 (16% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,350
National
- Employment: 2,956,060 (#5 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $36,360
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 8,900
- Employment per 1,000: 23.29 (16% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,350
National
- Employment: 2,956,060 (#5 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $36,360
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#3. Retail salespersons
Knoxville, TN
- Employment: 11,020
- Employment per 1,000: 28.84 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,090
National
- Employment: 4,317,950 (#1 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $29,360
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 11,020
- Employment per 1,000: 28.84 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,090
National
- Employment: 4,317,950 (#1 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $29,360
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#2. Customer service representatives
Knoxville, TN
- Employment: 11,350
- Employment per 1,000: 29.723 (50% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,710
National
- Employment: 2,919,230 (#7 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $37,320
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 11,350
- Employment per 1,000: 29.723 (50% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,710
National
- Employment: 2,919,230 (#7 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $37,320
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#1. Cashiers
Knoxville, TN
- Employment: 11,710
- Employment per 1,000: 30.67 (25% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $21,790
National
- Employment: 3,596,630 (#3 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $24,370
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 11,710
- Employment per 1,000: 30.67 (25% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $21,790
National
- Employment: 3,596,630 (#3 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $24,370
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
