--- title: Knoxville, TN Jobs — Open Roles & Pay Trends description: Explore jobs in Knoxville, Tennessee across healthcare, education, manufacturing, and technology. Explore current openings and pay benchmarks. type: location_city url: https://www.foundrole.com/locations/tennessee/knoxville date: 2026-09-28T19:13:51Z og_description: Knoxville, TN jobs are shaped by the University of Tennessee and I-40/I-75 crossroads market, with demand in healthcare, education, and manufacturing. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/8js2xd.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: United States url: https://www.foundrole.com/locations - label: Tennessee url: https://www.foundrole.com/locations/tennessee --- # Knoxville, TN Jobs — Open Roles & Pay Trends **State:** [Tennessee Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/tennessee?utm_source=ai_markdown) **Country:** [Top Job Trends By Locations](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) **Open jobs:** 3,928 **Hiring momentum:** -16.9% — 64 new postings in the last 28 days vs 77 in the 28 days before, on career sites tracked through both periods ## Summary - Postings on employer career sites published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026: 5,662 - Median salary: $51K - Salary range (P25–P75): $37K – $83K - Remote share: 3.7% ## Market Insights — September 2026 *Based on 5,662 postings published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026 • Updated September 28, 2026* - Pay in Knoxville, TN runs 27% below the United States median ($51K vs $70K). - Industries with the most postings in Knoxville, TN: Hospitals and Health Care (23% of all postings), followed by Retail and Higher Education. - New postings for Knoxville, TN fell 17% in the last 28 days (64 vs 77 in the 28 days before). *Numbers above are computed from postings on employer career sites published in the window shown below, closed ones included. Salary figures use posted ranges where available; the market median is the median of the country the pay is quoted in, as its location page shows it. Confidence reflects sample size and signal stability vs the prior month.* ## Top industries in Knoxville, TN | Industry | Total jobs | Median salary | |---|---|---| | Hospitals & Health Care | 1312 | $44K | | Retail | 840 | $32K | | Higher Education | 346 | $55K | | Restaurants | 285 | $38K | | Food & Beverage Services | 198 | $37K | | Construction | 135 | — | | Staffing & Recruiting | 108 | — | | Financial Services | 103 | — | | Consumer Services | 99 | $50K | | Real Estate | 96 | — | ## Top roles hiring in Knoxville, TN | Role | Total jobs | Median salary | |---|---|---| | Registered Nurse | 346 | $89K | | Retail Sales Associate | 170 | $30K | | Sales Representative | 103 | $75K | | Delivery Driver | 93 | — | | Patient Care Technician | 90 | — | | Assistant Manager | 89 | — | | CDL Driver | 85 | $78K | | Patient Access Representative | 83 | — | | Medical Assistant | 82 | — | | Warehouse Associate | 77 | $41K | ## Top hiring companies in Knoxville, TN | Company | Total jobs | |---|---| | [Domino's Pizza Pakistan Jobs & Careers — QSR](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/domino-s-pizza?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 166 | | [Pilot Flying J Jobs & Careers — Travel Centers & Fuel](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/pilot-flying-j?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 163 | | [DeTar Healthcare System Jobs & Careers — South Texas](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/detar-healthcare-system?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 60 | **H1B sponsorship (FY2025 Q4 – FY2026 Q3):** 65 employers filed 220 petitions; under 1% of the employers hiring here now are among them. ## Top visa sponsors in Knoxville, TN | Company | Workers | Median filed wage | |---|---|---| | University of Tennessee | 88 | $90K | | Avant Healthcare Professionals | 66 | — | | EPRI | 10 | — | | Newtonimpact | 12 | — | | Pilot Travel Centers | 5 | — | ## Nearby cities hiring | City | Distance | Total jobs | Median salary | |---|---|---|---| | [Jobs in Alcoa, TN — Salary & Top Employers](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/tennessee/alcoa?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 12.2 mi | 230 | $44K | | [Hiring in Maryville, TN — Salary & Top Employers](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/tennessee/maryville?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 14.4 mi | 604 | $41K | ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What entry-level jobs are common in Knoxville, TN? Entry-level work in Knoxville is often easiest to find in technology, support services, customer-facing operations, and basic administrative roles. That makes the city workable for first-step job searches, while experience and certifications matter more as you move into higher-paying positions. ### Which neighborhoods or areas in Knoxville have the most jobs? In Knoxville, hiring usually clusters around downtown, Turkey Creek, and Cedar Bluff corridors. Those areas tend to collect the largest employers, commuter access, and the highest concentration of listings in the city. ### What is the salary outlook for jobs in Knoxville, TN? Knoxville pay is usually strongest in licensed, technical, management, or specialized roles tied to healthcare and education. Entry-level support or service jobs tend to sit lower, so the salary section on this page is the best way to compare current listings across the local market. ### Are there seasonal hiring patterns in Knoxville? Knoxville can show seasonal movement when tourism, manufacturing schedules, school calendars, or freight demand affect employers. Checking fresh listings regularly matters because local demand can change faster than a static employer roster. ### How can I widen my search beyond Knoxville, TN? A wider search usually starts with Maryville, Alcoa, and Chattanooga. You can compare those markets from the nearby cities section, then open the Tennessee jobs page for a broader statewide view. ## Related - [Browse all locations](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Search jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs?utm_source=ai_markdown)