Careers in Johnson City, TN
Part of Tennessee.
Johnson City, TN’s regional price level is below the national average (index 87.928, where 100 = U.S. average, 2024 BEA data).
Unemployment rate: 3.7% · 95,242 people employed (2026-06, BLS LAUS, not seasonally adjusted).
Highest-Paying Careers
See full list →- 1Obstetricians and Gynecologists$284,630
- 2Physicians, All Other$280,260
- 3Chief Executives$195,450
- 4Dentists, General$182,660
- 5Financial Managers$133,170
Largest Occupations
See full list →- 1Fast Food and Counter Workers2,900 employed
- 2Registered Nurses2,740 employed
- 3Retail Salespersons2,330 employed
- 4Customer Service Representatives1,940 employed
- 5Cashiers1,920 employed
Highest Concentration
See full list →- 1Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other24.91× national avg
- 2Transportation Workers, All Other11.30× national avg
- 3Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other8.83× national avg
- 4Bill and Account Collectors5.67× national avg
- 5Credit Counselors5.28× national avg
Best Purchasing Power
See full list →cost-of-living adjusted
- 1Obstetricians and Gynecologists$323,708
- 2Physicians, All Other$318,738
- 3Chief Executives$222,284
- 4Dentists, General$207,738
- 5Financial Managers$151,453
Sources
Wage and employment data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities. Unemployment rate: BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS). Opportunity Score isn’t available at the metro level yet — see Tennessee state page.