Median DOL Salary
$117,894
Total DOL Filings
369
Companies Hiring
52
Cost of Living Index
90.3
National avg = 100Location vs National
Kingsport, TN$117,894
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Kingsport, TN is 93.5% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Kingsport
Highest-Paying Occupations in Kingsport
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $220,000 | +130.2% | 15 |
| Marketing Managers | $106,705 | -18.1% | 34 |
| Chemical Engineers | $98,500 | -10.6% | 9 |
| Materials Engineers | $98,500 | -9.4% | 9 |
| Purchasing Managers | $96,150 | -27.7% | 6 |
| Materials Scientists | $95,300 | N/A | 10 |
| Chemists | $93,026 | +42.4% | 16 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $91,156 | +5.3% | 8 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $85,000 | +31.3% | 13 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $69,429 | -7.9% | 10 |
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 Kingsport, TN
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Kingsport, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $220,000 | $243,632 |
| Marketing Managers | $106,705 | $118,167 |
| Chemical Engineers | $98,500 | $109,081 |
| Materials Engineers | $98,500 | $109,081 |
| Purchasing Managers | $96,150 | $106,478 |
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.