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Employment and Industries in the Cleveland, Tennessee Area

Cleveland, Tennessee is home to industries such as textiles, cooking equipment, foodstuff, storage batteries, industrial cleaning products, pharmaceuticals, automotive parts, furniture, and industrial and domestic chemicals. The city includes close to 150 manufacturing firms. Educational, health and social services are also important to the economy. Cleveland is the headquarters of Life Care Centers of America, one of the nation's largest privately-held nursing facility companies.

Whirlpool Corporation, Cleveland Division, is the area's largest employer. In Cleveland, Tennessee the significant job providing segments are educational services, healthcare, electrical equipment, appliances and components; accommodation and food services, manufacturing, and professional, scientific and technical services.

Management, professional and related occupations comprise about 29% of the labor force. Approximately 24% of the workers are employed in sales and office jobs. About 21% of the labor force is employed in production, transportation and material moving occupations.

Details regarding Cleveland, Tennessee: Adult population which has achieved a bachelors degree or higher: 22%. Average earnings in 2009: $26,000. Cost of living index in 2008: 85.0 (U.S. average: 100).

The top manufactures in Cleveland, Tennessee:

  • Whirlpool Corporation, Cleveland Division
  • Peyton's Southeastern Inc
  • Cleveland Chair Company
  • Jackson Manufacturing Company
  • Schering Plough
  • Mars Snackfood U.S.
  • Procter & Gamble Co., Duracell
  • Advanced Photographic Solutions
  • Olin Corporation
  • Exel Inc
  • Arch Chemicals Inc
  • Hardwick Clothes Inc
  • Johnston Coca-Cola Bottling Company
  • Rubbermaid Cleaning Products
  • Renfro Corporation
  • Eaton Electrical
  • Flowers Bakery of Cleveland LLC
  • Newly Weds Foods
  • Georgia Pacific Corp

The city's top employers:

  • Whirlpool Corporation, Cleveland Division
  • Skyridge Medical Center
  • Peyton's Southeastern
  • Bradley County Schools
  • Walmart
  • Cleveland City Schools
  • Bradley County Government
  • Lee University
  • Jackson Furniture Industries
  • Schering-Plough Inc

Some of the organizations that provide assistance to Cleveland, Tennessee businesses are shown below:

Cleveland Daily Banner is a good source of information regarding local business and industry.

Most Popular Jobs in Cleveland, Tennessee Metro Area (2008 data)

Where the Majority of Workers Have College Degrees

RankTitleLocal JobsLocal Mean SalaryTypical Local SalaryNational Growth % 2006-2016National % With College Degree
1Registered nurses60056,180$39,920 - 74,70024%56%
2Elementary school teachers, except special education54043,290$34,050 - 55,02014%95%
3Secondary school teachers, except special and vocational education30045,340$34,030 - 59,8606%96%
4Financial managers30057,020$32,420 - 89,90013%60%
5Middle school teachers, except special and vocational education23043,640$33,950 - 56,85011%95%
6Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products22068,790$34,860 - 125,6408%51%
7Accountants and auditors17050,870$33,640 - 70,66018%79%
8Chief executives110125,980$44,900 - 2%65%
9Computer and information systems managers10050,320$33,100 - 82,00016%73%
10Educational, vocational, and school counselors9041,000$25,270 - 58,36013%73%
11Education administrators, elementary and secondary school8072,820$59,060 - 84,0908%78%
12Vocational education teachers, secondary school7041,900$33,670 - 51,9200%96%
13Pharmacists70122,980$95,180 - 142,36022%97%
14Medical and clinical laboratory technicians70 $ - 15%51%
15Sales managers7084,920$39,930 - 10%69%
16Child, family, and school social workers7035,000$26,770 - 40,45019%77%
17Legislators6014,600$12,790 - 15,9701%65%
18Special education teachers, secondary school6042,280$33,590 - 52,2609%87%
19Medical and health services managers6073,360$33,660 - 119,20016%57%
20Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products5055,260$32,360 - 91,50012%51%
21Computer systems analysts5047,430$34,400 - 62,84029%68%
22Compliance officers, except agriculture, construction, health and safety, and transportation4049,700$23,950 - 78,9405%58%
23Librarians4043,880$28,710 - 58,6804%85%
24Computer programmers4040,680$31,840 - 56,8200%73%
25Financial specialists, all other4044,420$25,310 - 61,93012%50%
26Managers, all other4060,350$23,740 - 93,5807%55%
27Graphic designers4030,000$19,520 - 40,49010%55%
28Special education teachers, preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school4042,590$33,380 - 55,68020%87%
29Coaches and scouts4036,160$22,780 - 55,15015%60%
30Training and development specialists3039,250$18,050 - 62,35018%56%
31Detectives and criminal investigators3043,850$31,420 - 60,32017%54%
32Purchasing managers3058,820$29,110 - 89,2503%57%

Where the Majority of Workers Do Not Have College Degrees

RankTitleLocal JobsLocal Mean SalaryTypical Local SalaryNational Growth % 2006-2016National % With College Degree
1Cashiers1,17016,500$13,060 - 20,050-2%10%
2Retail salespersons1,01023,550$13,520 - 39,57012%25%
3Production workers, all other99026,680$17,310 - 36,8102%5%
4Team assemblers97028,830$21,300 - 37,8600%5%
5Combined food preparation and serving workers, including fast food94014,760$12,770 - 17,42018%5%
6Office clerks, general89023,570$15,160 - 33,98013%19%
7Waiters and waitresses76017,530$12,900 - 26,40011%14%
8Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand69023,290$14,810 - 31,1202%5%
9Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer66037,960$24,130 - 51,18010%4%
10Maintenance and repair workers, general53035,290$21,370 - 51,43010%6%
11Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive51024,400$16,540 - 32,1701%18%
12Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants48022,130$17,430 - 25,78018%7%
13Maids and housekeeping cleaners44016,740$13,110 - 21,86013%5%
14Teacher assistants44017,330$13,000 - 24,06010%18%
15Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks43028,440$20,750 - 37,63013%16%
16General and operations managers43080,060$32,010 - 153,7502%48%
17Customer service representatives43025,310$18,100 - 35,31025%22%
18First-line supervisors/managers of office and administrative support workers40044,960$27,080 - 67,3506%29%
19Stock clerks and order fillers40019,510$13,570 - 29,130-7%8%
20First-line supervisors/managers of retail sales workers39034,450$19,280 - 52,7304%25%
21Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses38032,930$27,100 - 39,83014%7%
22First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers35040,090$25,100 - 58,610-4%15%
23Packaging and filling machine operators and tenders33022,340$16,900 - 31,200-4%5%
24First-line supervisors/managers of food preparation and serving workers32024,500$15,120 - 37,20011%14%
25Cooks, institution and cafeteria30018,520$13,420 - 26,50011%5%
26Food preparation workers29016,260$13,030 - 20,51015%7%
27Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners29017,730$13,300 - 23,32015%4%
28Packers and packagers, hand29020,930$13,650 - 29,360-11%3%
29Executive secretaries and administrative assistants28031,480$21,930 - 41,18015%18%
30Chemical equipment operators and tenders26059,070$54,100 - 65,680-3%14%
31Assemblers and fabricators, all other26024,420$16,800 - 30,880-8%5%
32Sewing machine operators25019,600$15,400 - 24,190-26%5%
33Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers23029,850$17,920 - 44,050-6%14%
34Construction laborers22026,280$19,090 - 33,36011%5%
35Receptionists and information clerks22022,420$14,490 - 29,87017%13%
36Truck drivers, light or delivery services22027,000$16,390 - 46,7108%4%
37Tellers21024,030$18,100 - 31,91014%16%
38Cooks, restaurant21020,520$16,380 - 25,72012%5%
39Police and sheriff's patrol officers21040,750$27,570 - 56,59011%33%
40Cooks, fast food21016,430$13,150 - 19,8008%5%
41Shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks19022,560$15,910 - 30,9904%6%
42Loan officers18037,220$18,060 - 55,06012%49%
43Grinding, lapping, polishing, and buffing machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic18027,370$19,590 - 38,560-15%0%
44Automotive service technicians and mechanics17029,350$15,950 - 46,26014%4%
45Industrial truck and tractor operators17026,230$21,360 - 32,440-1%2%
46Machine feeders and offbearers16023,860$19,920 - 30,130-14%0%
47Painters, construction and maintenance15030,410$26,040 - 37,76012%6%
48Electricians15061,000$29,580 - 79,9507%7%
49Landscaping and groundskeeping workers15022,990$16,720 - 31,15018%6%
50Pharmacy technicians15026,200$19,840 - 32,56032%16%
51First-line supervisors/managers of mechanics, installers, and repairers14045,540$28,200 - 64,8207%13%
52Helpers--production workers13025,350$17,860 - 38,7200%4%
53Industrial machinery mechanics13035,230$28,270 - 40,2709%5%
54Machinists13038,710$26,640 - 51,370-2%3%
55Medical assistants12026,890$20,690 - 31,98035%10%
56Dishwashers12016,520$13,130 - 20,34010%3%
57Counter attendants, cafeteria, food concession, and coffee shop120 10%8%
58Preschool teachers, except special education11025,620$13,970 - 46,92026%43%
59Hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop11016,440$13,180 - 19,89010%17%
60Insurance sales agents11056,090$21,300 - 85,77013%45%
61Parts salespersons11028,200$19,300 - 43,530-1%6%
62Postal service mail carriers110 1%11%
63Food service managers11042,450$24,390 - 82,7105%24%
64Bakers10025,140$19,940 - 31,53010%8%
65First-line supervisors/managers of construction trades and extraction workers10050,050$29,210 - 72,7309%10%
66Cutting, punching, and press machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic10026,600$17,320 - 38,850-14%0%
67Child care workers10017,000$13,200 - 20,64018%15%
68Billing and posting clerks and machine operators10028,760$21,640 - 35,7204%15%
69Recreation workers10015,600$12,750 - 21,85013%47%
70Counter and rental clerks9018,370$13,010 - 24,23023%16%
71Carpenters9033,520$25,420 - 47,21010%6%
72Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators9034,680$25,840 - 47,5408%3%
73Home health aides9018,860$16,610 - 22,31049%7%
74Administrative services managers9037,730$25,060 - 73,45012%40%
75Kindergarten teachers, except special education8041,370$33,880 - 49,94016%43%
76Loan interviewers and clerks8036,060$25,770 - 48,2600%24%
77Cabinetmakers and bench carpenters8021,680$17,730 - 25,1403%4%
78Business operations specialists, all other8045,430$14,630 - 77,81021%49%
79Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers8014,620$12,790 - 16,56012%6%
80Cement masons and concrete finishers8031,330$26,160 - 38,89011%2%
81Medical secretaries8027,390$21,920 - 34,14017%18%
82Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists7028,910$21,790 - 38,09012%3%
83Water and liquid waste treatment plant and system operators7030,670$19,410 - 45,13014%8%
84Photographers7023,030$13,820 - 38,08010%46%
85First-line supervisors/managers of helpers, laborers, and material movers, hand7033,310$14,020 - 56,87013%17%
86Security guards7019,980$13,570 - 31,73017%13%
87Cleaners of vehicles and equipment7021,040$16,560 - 30,11014%3%
88Production, planning, and expediting clerks7028,620$16,150 - 54,2704%30%
89Driver/sales workers7029,790$18,160 - 41,130-4%4%
90Purchasing agents, except wholesale, retail, and farm products7038,350$20,990 - 52,1700%42%
91Amusement and recreation attendants7015,670$12,850 - 20,72024%22%
92Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks6015,220$12,800 - 19,16017%14%
93Bartenders6018,020$13,140 - 24,91011%17%
94Dental hygienists6052,040$30,460 - 67,19030%33%
95Highway maintenance workers6022,530$19,340 - 25,8209%5%
96Payroll and timekeeping clerks6030,010$21,430 - 40,9503%18%
97Order clerks6027,170$18,730 - 39,550-23%16%
98Switchboard operators, including answering service6019,040$13,900 - 24,790-7%10%
99Dental assistants5029,970$19,980 - 39,84029%9%
100Industrial production managers5077,850$52,820 - 101,550-5%43%
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Jobs More Common Near Cleveland Than Most Other Cities

* Average job popularity for metro areas = 1.0

TitleMean Local SalaryLocal JobsPop. vs. Avg.*
Chemical equipment operators and tenders59,07026032.5
Production workers, all other26,68099020.1
Grinding, lapping, polishing, and buffing machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic27,37018010.6
Sewing machine operators19,6002508.5
Machine feeders and offbearers23,8601607.3
Assemblers and fabricators, all other24,4202604.7
Packaging and filling machine operators and tenders22,3403304.6
Team assemblers28,8309704.3
Cooks, institution and cafeteria18,5203004.2
Bakers25,1401003.3
Painters, construction and maintenance30,4101502.6
First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers40,0903502.5
Financial managers57,0203002.5
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses32,9303802.5
Food service managers42,4501102.5
Loan officers37,2201802.5
Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers29,8502302.3
Industrial machinery mechanics35,2301302.3
Parts salespersons28,2001102.3
Maids and housekeeping cleaners16,7404402.2
Cutting, punching, and press machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic26,6001002.1
Pharmacy technicians26,2001502.1
Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer37,9606601.9
Maintenance and repair workers, general35,2905301.9
Cooks, fast food16,4302101.8
First-line supervisors/managers of food preparation and serving workers24,5003201.8
Elementary school teachers, except special education43,2905401.8
Packers and packagers, hand20,9302901.7
Chief executives125,9801101.7
Middle school teachers, except special and vocational education43,6402301.7
Teacher assistants17,3304401.7
Recreation workers15,6001001.6
Tellers24,0302101.6
Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants22,1304801.6
Police and sheriff's patrol officers40,7502101.6
Combined food preparation and serving workers, including fast food14,7609401.6
Machinists38,7101301.5
Cashiers16,5001,1701.5
Food preparation workers16,2602901.5
First-line supervisors/managers of retail sales workers34,4503901.5
Computer and information systems managers50,3201001.5
Insurance sales agents56,0901101.5
First-line supervisors/managers of mechanics, installers, and repairers45,5401401.4
Postal service mail carriers 1101.4
Waiters and waitresses17,5307601.4
Secondary school teachers, except special and vocational education45,3403001.4
Office clerks, general23,5708901.4
Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand23,2906901.3
Hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop16,4401101.3
Helpers--production workers25,3501301.3

Work Paying Relatively Well in the Cleveland, Tennessee Metro Area (2008 data)

* Average Salary Index for metro areas = 1.0

TitleMean Local SalarySalary Index *Local Jobs
Chemical equipment operators and tenders59,0701.39260
Electricians61,0001.3150
Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products68,7901.22220
Helpers--production workers25,3501.07130
Team assemblers28,8301.06970
Machinists38,7101.05130
Maintenance and repair workers, general35,2901.03530
Packers and packagers, hand20,9301.03290
Tellers24,0301.01210
Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer37,9601.01660
Preschool teachers, except special education25,6201.01110
Insurance sales agents56,0901110
First-line supervisors/managers of office and administrative support workers44,9601400
Retail salespersons23,5500.971,010
Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand23,2900.96690
Dishwashers16,5200.96120
Medical assistants26,8900.96120
Landscaping and groundskeeping workers22,9900.95150
Cooks, restaurant20,5200.95210
Cooks, fast food16,4300.94210
Waiters and waitresses17,5300.94760
Receptionists and information clerks22,4200.94220
Pharmacy technicians26,2000.93150
Truck drivers, light or delivery services27,0000.93220
Office clerks, general23,5700.93890
Hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop16,4400.93110
Parts salespersons28,2000.92110
Assemblers and fabricators, all other24,4200.92260
Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants22,1300.92480
Production workers, all other26,6800.92990
Machine feeders and offbearers23,8600.92160
Registered nurses56,1800.91600
Grinding, lapping, polishing, and buffing machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic27,3700.9180
Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers29,8500.89230
Cashiers16,5000.891,170
First-line supervisors/managers of retail sales workers34,4500.89390
Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks28,4400.89430
Secondary school teachers, except special and vocational education45,3400.89300
Painters, construction and maintenance30,4100.89150
Maids and housekeeping cleaners16,7400.87440
Food service managers42,4500.87110
Industrial truck and tractor operators26,2300.87170
Sewing machine operators19,6000.87250
Elementary school teachers, except special education43,2900.87540
Middle school teachers, except special and vocational education43,6400.87230
Combined food preparation and serving workers, including fast food14,7600.86940
Packaging and filling machine operators and tenders22,3400.86330
Stock clerks and order fillers19,5100.85400
Customer service representatives25,3100.85430
Accountants and auditors50,8700.85170

Highest Paying Jobs in Cleveland, Tennessee Metro Area (2008 data)

TitleMean Local SalaryLocal Jobs
Chief executives125,980110
Pharmacists122,98070
First-line supervisors/managers of non-retail sales workers88,42030
Sales managers84,92070
General and operations managers80,060430
Industrial production managers77,85050
Medical and health services managers73,36060
Education administrators, elementary and secondary school72,82080
Sales representatives, services, all other72,030 
Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products68,790220
Industrial engineers67,850 
Electricians61,000150
Managers, all other60,35040
Chemical equipment operators and tenders59,070260
Purchasing managers58,82030
Financial managers57,020300
Registered nurses56,180600
Insurance sales agents56,090110
Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products55,26050
Chemical technicians53,67050
Dental hygienists52,04060
Accountants and auditors50,870170
Computer and information systems managers50,320100
First-line supervisors/managers of construction trades and extraction workers50,050100
Compliance officers, except agriculture, construction, health and safety, and transportation49,70040
Computer systems analysts47,43050
First-line supervisors/managers of mechanics, installers, and repairers45,540140
Business operations specialists, all other45,43080
Secondary school teachers, except special and vocational education45,340300
First-line supervisors/managers of office and administrative support workers44,960400
Financial specialists, all other44,42040
Librarians43,88040
Detectives and criminal investigators43,85030
Middle school teachers, except special and vocational education43,640230
Elementary school teachers, except special education43,290540
Transportation, storage, and distribution managers43,10030
Special education teachers, preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school42,59040
Food service managers42,450110
Special education teachers, secondary school42,28060
Vocational education teachers, secondary school41,90070
Kindergarten teachers, except special education41,37080
Educational, vocational, and school counselors41,00090
Police and sheriff's patrol officers40,750210
Computer programmers40,68040
First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers40,090350
Training and development specialists39,25030
Machinists38,710130
Purchasing agents, except wholesale, retail, and farm products38,35070
Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer37,960660
Administrative services managers37,73090

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