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Pediatrics Jobs in Tennessee

Across 57 live Pediatrics listings in Tennessee, median advertised pay is $275K (75th percentile $350K), based on the 7 that state a salary; Tennessee ranks 16th of 46 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are VUMC (18), East Tennessee Children's Hospital (5), ETSU (3).

57+ positions available

Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of November 9, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this

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57 jobs

These 7 roles pay ~$275k median with 6.1/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.

Salary Distribution

7 jobs · 6 employers
3
<$135k
0
$135k-210k
1
$275k
3
$285k-360k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

7 jobs · 6 employers
2
1-2
1
3-4
0
5-6
4
7-8
0
9-10

Higher = better work-life balance

Therapy Center of Hendersonville logo

Part-Time Occupational Therapist - Adult/Pediatrics Ortho - Private Practice Outpatient

Therapy Center of HendersonvilleHendersonville, Tennessee, United States

Occupational Therapist
Pay not disclosed
22h ago
Specialty Dental Brands logo

Pediatric Dentist- Associate

Specialty Dental BrandsBrentwood, TN

Dentist
Pay not disclosed
2d ago
VUMC logo

Dental Assistant - Pediatrics

VUMCNashville, TN

Dental Assistant
Pay not disclosed
1w ago
Vitruvian Health logo

Speech Language Pathologist - OUTPATIENT PEDIATRICS

Vitruvian HealthCleveland, TN

Speech Language Pathologist
Pay not disclosed
2w ago
Vitruvian Health logo

Occupational Therapist Outpatient Pediatrics - Full Time

Vitruvian HealthCleveland, TN

Occupational Therapist
Pay not disclosed
2w ago
Community Health Systems Professional Services logo

Speech Pathologist - Outpatient Pediatrics

Community Health Systems Professional ServicesLa Follette, TN

Speech Language Pathologist
Pay not disclosed
2w ago
VUMC logo

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) - Pediatric Acute Care

VUMCNashville, TN

Speech Language Pathologist
Pay not disclosed
4w ago
Specialty Dental Brands logo

Registered Dental Assistant at Knoxville Pediatric Dentistry (Bearden)

Specialty Dental BrandsKnoxville, TN

Dental Assistant
Pay not disclosed
4w ago
Specialty Dental Brands logo

Registered Dental Assistant at Knoxville Pediatric Dentistry

Specialty Dental BrandsKnoxville, TN

Dental Assistant
Pay not disclosed
4w ago
Lifedoc Health logo

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Lifedoc HealthMemphis, TN

Nurse Practitioner
$105,000-$134,000
30+ days ago
VUMC logo

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) - Pediatric Outpatient PRN

VUMCNashville, TN

Speech Language Pathologist
Pay not disclosed
30+ days ago
VUMC logo

Occupational Therapist (OT) - Pediatric Outpatient PRN

VUMCNashville, TN

Occupational Therapist
Pay not disclosed
30+ days ago
VUMC logo

Pediatric Physical therapist PRN

VUMCNashville, TN

Physical Therapist
Pay not disclosed
30+ days ago
VUMC logo

Pediatric Occupational Therapist PRN

VUMCNashville, TN

Occupational Therapist
Pay not disclosed
30+ days ago
ETSU logo

PRN Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Floater, Nursing Office of Practice

ETSUJohnson City, TN

Nurse Practitioner
Pay not disclosed
30+ days ago

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Pediatrics Pay in Tennessee: Live Market and State Comparison

Live pediatrics listings in Tennessee today, then Tennessee against neighboring states and the top payers over the last 12 months of our own postings — so every state is measured alike. Not a salary survey.

Live listings
57
Live median
$275k
75th $350k · n=7
12-mo median
$162k
Pay rank
#16 of 46
Work-life
5.3/10 · #10
12-mo postings
198

Pediatrics roles in Tennessee advertise $35k above the $126k median across the 46 states we can measure, where Kansas leads at $304k.

Pediatrics median pay and work-life-balance score, Tennessee compared with neighboring states and the highest-paying states
StateMedian pay (12 mo)vs TNWLBPostings (12 mo)
Tennessee (this page)$162k—5.3/10198
Missouriborders$185k+$24k4.2/10144
Arkansasborders$184k+$22k5.0/1072
Mississippiborders$173k+$11k4.3/1088
Georgiaborders$102k−$60k4.8/10144
Kentuckyborders$100k−$62k5.8/1090
North Carolinaborders$91k−$71k5.2/10359
Alabamaborders$84k−$78k5.1/1087

“borders” = shares a border with Tennessee; “#n” = national pay rank among the 46 measured states. Live figures count the listings on WeekdayDoc today (updated Nov 9, 2026); 12-month figures include postings since closed, so states compare on the same basis.

Most openings on this page:
VUMC (18), East Tennessee Children's Hospital (5), ETSU (3)
Sign-on & loan repayment:
12% state a sign-on bonus · 0% offer loan repayment (of 57 live listings on this page)
Top-rated employers hiring:
Clarity Pediatrics (silver, 84/100), Tailwind Care (silver, 83/100), ANG Placement & Staffing Solutions PVT (silver, 82/100) (Top Employers work-life index)

A few things worth knowing

About Pediatrics jobs in Tennessee.

How much do pediatrics earn in Tennessee?

A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of pediatrics. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.

Are there remote or hybrid pediatrics jobs available?

Yes — about 5% of current pediatrics listings offer remote or hybrid work. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.

Which pediatrics jobs have the best work-life balance?

Every pediatrics role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.

Who is hiring pediatrics in Tennessee right now?

Employers currently hiring for pediatrics roles include VUMC, Specialty Dental Brands, Vitruvian Health, ETSU, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.

How many pediatrics jobs in Tennessee are available, and how often are they updated?

There are currently 57 pediatrics positions in Tennessee listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.