Tennessee Career & Training Directory
Explore 218 careers with Tennessee-specific salary data, licensing requirements, and 12 accredited schools.
Top Careers in Tennessee
Tennessee's Healthcare, Auto Manufacturing, and Music Economy Drive Diverse Career Demand
Tennessee has emerged as one of America's fastest-growing economies. Nashville is simultaneously the country's healthcare management capital — HCA Healthcare, Community Health Systems, and Ardent Health all headquarter there — and a booming tech hub. Volkswagen's Chattanooga plant, GM's Spring Hill facility, and the region's vast auto parts supply chain make advanced manufacturing a major employer. Memphis is a logistics powerhouse: FedEx's global headquarters drives massive distribution employment. The music industry sustains a niche but significant audio engineering and production workforce.
Registered Nurse
- Median Salary
- $66,800/yr
- Job Growth
- +6.0% (2022–2032)
- Training Time
- 2–4 years (ADN or BSN)
Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
- Median Salary
- $55,800/yr
- Job Growth
- +7.1% (2022–2032)
- Training Time
- 1–2 year certificate + apprenticeship
Truck Driver (CDL)
- Median Salary
- $54,200/yr
- Job Growth
- +4.1% (2022–2032)
- Training Time
- 3–6 weeks (CDL program)
Electrician
- Median Salary
- $58,400/yr
- Job Growth
- +10.5% (2022–2032)
- Training Time
- 4–5 years (apprenticeship)
Healthcare Administrator
- Median Salary
- $96,400/yr
- Job Growth
- +28.0% (2022–2032)
- Training Time
- 4-year bachelor's degree (MHA preferred)
Welder
- Median Salary
- $46,800/yr
- Job Growth
- +3.3% (2022–2032)
- Training Time
- 6–12 months (certificate)
Salary figures based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024/2025. Growth projections from BLS Employment Projections 2022–2032. State figures reflect Tennessee-specific wage data; individual employer pay varies.
Airline Pilot (Career Track) / Flight Student
DevOps Engineer / Site Reliability Engineer
Cybersecurity Analyst
Cloud Technician / Cloud Engineer
Construction Manager / Superintendent
Database Administrator (DBA)
Schools in Tennessee
Nashville State Community College
Serves the Nashville metro area. TN Promise and Reconnect eligible. Strong healthcare and allied health programs in the ...
Volunteer State Community College
Serves Sumner and Robertson counties north of Nashville. One of Tennessee's most respected allied health community colle...
Southwest Tennessee Community College
Multi-campus community college serving Memphis and Shelby County. Largest community college in Tennessee by campus count...
Pellissippi State Community College
Serves Knoxville metro with multiple campuses. Strong STEM and technical programs with excellent transfer and workforce ...
About Tennessee's Job Market
Tennessee's economy supports a strong demand for trained vocational professionals across healthcare, construction, technology, and transportation. The state's growing population drives steady openings for allied health workers, skilled tradespeople, and tech professionals.