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THE PATH FILLED WITH PROMISE BEGINS HERE.

If you think you’re ready to use your passion and talent to start shaping our state’s future, then it’s time to take a look at a skilled profession. It’s more than just finding a high-wage, stable career – it’s finding the sense of pride that comes from building something bigger than yourself. Explore some of Tennessee’s innovative, in-demand professions below.

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Automation & Robotics

Top 10%: $95,340
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Median: $59,800
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Automotive

Top 10%: $122,075
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Median: $83,110
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Aviation Maintenance Technology

Top 10%: $72,000
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Median: $63,000
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Avionics Maintenance Technology

Top 10%: $100,000
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Median: $68,000
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CAD / CAM Drafter

Top 10%: $87,970
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Median: $57,960
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CNC Operator

Top 10%: $63,460
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Median: $42,260
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Commercial Truck Driver

Top 10%: $69,480
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Median: $47,130
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Computer Programmer

Top 10%: $146,050
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Median: $89,190
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Construction Services

Top 10%: $87,410
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Median: $49,520
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Digital Agronomy

Top 10%: $56,164
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Median: $70,623
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Electrician

Top 10%: $98,720
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Median: $56,900
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Fiber Optic Technician

Top 10%: $108,380
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Median: $68,030
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Forester

Top 10%: $65,000
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Median: $50,000
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Heavy Equipment Operator

Top 10%: $86,300
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Median: $49,100
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HVACR Technician

Top 10%: $80,820
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Median: $50,590
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Hybrid Electrical Vehicle

Top 10%: $100,800
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Median: $75,000
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Lineworkers

Top 10%: $108,380
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Median: $68,030
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Machinist

Top 10%: $69,050
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Median: $47,040
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Medium/Heavy Truck Technician

Top 10%: $76,460
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Median: $50,200
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Motorcycle & Marine Service Tech

Top 10%: $67,500
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Median: $49,000
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Motorcycle/ATV Repair

Top 10%: $83,000
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Median: $36,900
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Off-Road Diesel Technology

Top 10%: $170,000
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Median: $58,000
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Plumber

Top 10%: $98,990
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Median: $56,330
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Tool & Die Maker

Top 10%: $79,090
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Median: $47,040
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Welder

Top 10%: $66,250
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Median: $44,190
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