Tennessee Government Jobs
Tennessee has 1,516 open government jobs as of October 26, 2026, from 136 employers; the median advertised salary is $89,960.
Browse 1,516 government jobs in Tennessee — state, county, and city positions with advertised salary data.
Search Tennessee Government Jobs →- Open jobs
- 1,516
- Employers
- 136
- New in 30 days
- 962
- Median pay
- $89,960
- Middle half
- $62K–$122K
Who's hiring
| Employer | Open | Median pay |
|---|---|---|
| St. Jude Children'S Research Hospital | 214 | $98,800 |
| United States Postal Service | 200 | |
| Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County | 80 | $66,581 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 74 | $102,935 |
| Amentum | 59 | $126,460 |
Kind of work
| Category | Open |
|---|---|
| Administrative | 292 |
| Engineering | 270 |
| Healthcare | 159 |
| Skilled Trades | 143 |
| Science & Environment | 103 |
- Cemetery CaretakerNational Cemetery Administration · Johnson City, TN · $23.58 - $27.52
- Vital Records Info AssistantHealth · Davidson County · $35K - $44K
- Human Resources Support HR Generalist 1Transportation · Madison County · $49K - $62K
- Mechanical Field Engineer V or VIX-energy · TN - Lafayette Dr., Oak Ridge · $185K - $208K
- Park GuideNational Park Service · Hohenwald, TN · $19.52 - $25.37
- Dda Assistant Director Of LicensureDept of Disability and Aging · Davidson County · $55K - $69K
- Lead Nuclear Materials Courier (SRF)National Nuclear Security Administration · Oak Ridge, TN · $104K - $135K
- Shipping & Receiving ClerkMoog Inc · Johnson City, TN · $16 - $20
- Administrative SecretaryHuman Services · Davidson County · $39K - $49K
- Business Analyst-Junior*Finance and Administration · Davidson County · $62K - $77K
- Program SpecialistVeterans Health Administration · Memphis, TN · $62K - $97K
- Lean Manufacturing EngineerOshkosh Corporation (incl. Oshkosh Defense) · Murfreesboro, Tennessee, United States · $73K - $118K
- Perkins Monitoring SpecialistEducation · Davidson County · $55K - $83K
- SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC (TITLE 32)Army National Guard Units · Athens, TN · $29.06 - $33.91
- Campus Maintenance MechanicMetropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County · Nashville, TN · $62K - $81K
- HR Business Partner AssociateOshkosh Corporation (incl. Oshkosh Defense) · Murfreesboro, Tennessee, United States · $51K - $79K
- Medical Admin SpecialistVeterans Health Administration · Johnson City, TN · $50K - $80K
- Safety and Occupational Health SpecialistOccupational Safety and Health Administration · Nashville, TN · $50K - $80K
- Program Specialist (Law Enforcement)Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs · Nashville, TN · $64K - $101K
- Project Risk AnalystX-energy · Oak Ridge, TN · $171K - $194K
- Medical Supply Technologist (Sterile Processing)Veterans Health Administration · Johnson City, TN · $32K - $63K
- Eligibility Determination SpecialistHuman Services · Grainger County · $39K - $49K
- Customer Service Center Representative 2*Safety · Davidson County · $35K - $52K
- Field Technician - Nashville ,TNFlock Safety · Nashville, TN · $55K - $65K
Frequently asked questions
What do government jobs in Tennessee pay?
The median advertised salary for government jobs in Tennessee on Ayla is $89,960 a year as of October 26, 2026; the middle half pay $61,548 to $121,550.
Who is hiring the most government jobs in Tennessee?
As of October 26, 2026, the employers with the most open government jobs in Tennessee on Ayla are St. Jude Children'S Research Hospital (214), United States Postal Service (200) and Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County (80).
How many new government jobs in Tennessee were posted in the last 30 days?
962 of the 1,516 open government jobs in Tennessee on Ayla were added in the 30 days before October 26, 2026.