Median DOL Salary
$84,309
Total DOL Filings
400
Companies Hiring
69
Cost of Living Index
90.3
National avg = 100Location vs National
Johnson City, TN$84,309
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Johnson City, TN is 38.4% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Johnson City
Highest-Paying Occupations in Johnson City
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $80,000 | -6.6% | 8 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $80,000 | -26.9% | 9 |
| Management Analysts | $73,200 | -24.9% | 5 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $71,000 | -26.1% | 10 |
| Coaches and Scouts | $27,305 | -27.1% | 7 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Tennessee
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for Tennessee.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Family Medicine Physicians | $229,050 | 2,520 |
| Neurologists | $228,350 | 290 |
| Podiatrists | $213,180 | 80 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $203,400 | 2,360 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $178,730 | 520 |
| Pediatricians, General | $176,150 | 910 |
| Orthodontists | $174,830 | N/A |
| Chief Executives | $173,870 | 5,360 |
| Physicists | $173,660 | 260 |
| Law Teachers, Postsecondary | $171,280 | 190 |
Salary Trend in Johnson City, TN
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Johnson City, TN has a cost of living index of 90.3, which is 9.7% less expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $110,742 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $80,000 | $88,594 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $80,000 | $88,594 |
| Management Analysts | $73,200 | $81,063 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $71,000 | $78,627 |
| Coaches and Scouts | $27,305 | $30,238 |
Compare to Other Cities
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.