Per diemPosted 2 days ago
Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN, Home Health, PRN
AccentCare · Clarksville, TN
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Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Clarksville, TN
Licensed Practical Nurses in the Clarksville area earn a median of $27.55 per hour, about $57,300 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $23.23 and $29.79. That ranks 298th of 386 U.S. metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay, and 227th of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Clarksville. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Clarksville.
- $27.55median pay per hour, Clarksville
- $23–$30typical range per hour
- 690licensed practical nurses employed in the metro area
- 91cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
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7 more open roles from employers in Clarksville. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
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Licensed Practical Nurse PRN - Multispecialty Clinic - Clarksville
Vanderbilt University Medical Center · Clarksville, TN
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PermanentPosted 6 days ago
LPN / Home Health Scheduler
BrightSpring Health Services · Clarksville, TN
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PermanentPosted 13 days ago
LPN or LVN Night Shift 6P-6A
Brookdale Senior Living · Clarksville, TN
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PermanentPosted 21 days ago
LPN / Home Health
BrightSpring Health Services · Clarksville, TN
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PermanentPosted 27 days ago
LPN, Med/Surg, Full time Days, Clarksville
Vanderbilt University Medical Center · Clarksville, TN
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PermanentPosted 27 days ago
LPN, Med/Surg, Full time Nights, Clarksville
Vanderbilt University Medical Center · Clarksville, TN
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Licensed Practical Nurse pay in Clarksville, TN
The metro median is 5% above the Tennessee statewide median of $26.22 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.97 per hour. BLS counts about 690 licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses employed in the Clarksville metro area, 6.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.67).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $20.45 | $42,540 | 32% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $23.23 | $48,320 | 22% below U.S. median |
| Median | $27.55 | $57,300 | 8% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $29.79 | $61,960 | 1% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $33.57 | $69,830 | 12% above U.S. median |
How Clarksville ranks
- 298th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 227th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
- 3rd of 10 Tennessee metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (SOC 29-2061), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
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Get my free pay reportWhat your pay buys in Clarksville
- Overall prices in Clarksville run 9% below the U.S. average (index 90.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 26% below the U.S. average (index 73.8).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $27.55 median hour buys what $30.29 buys at the national price level, 1% above the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Clarksville paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$992
- Per year: $49,590
- Per month: $4,132
- Tennessee has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Clarksville metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Clarksville
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $110 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $68 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,246 |
| 13-week assignment | $16,198 |
Travel licensed practical nurse assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free (this is the standard rate that applies here). Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Open Licensed Practical Nurse roles in Tennessee
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PermanentPosted 3 days ago
Clinic LPN
CommonSpirit Health · Ooltewah, TN
$20.86–$29.46/ hour
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PermanentPosted 8 days ago
Pediatric Clinic LPN
CommonSpirit Health · Hixson, TN
$20.86–$29.46/ hour
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PermanentPosted 17 days ago
Licensed Practical Nurse
Amedisys · Winchester, TN
$22.50–$27.00/ hour
Per diemPosted 24 days ago
PRN LPN Home Health
Amedisys · Lebanon, TN
$22.50–$27.00/ hour
PermanentPosted 24 days ago
Licensed Practical Nurse
Amedisys · Cookeville, TN
$22.50–$26.25/ hour
Per diemPosted 30+ days ago
PRN Licensed Practical Nurse /LPN, Home Health
AccentCare · Chattanooga, TN
$65k–$73k/ year
Hospitals in Clarksville
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Clarksville, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of licensed practical nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital Clarksville, TN | Acute care | For-profit | 1 of 5 | Yes |
| Unity Psychiatric Care-Clarksville Clarksville, TN | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Licensed Practical Nurse pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville, TN | 41 mi | $28.99/hr | 704,963 |
| Hendersonville, TN | 45 mi | $28.99/hr | 63,947 |
| Gallatin, TN | 50 mi | $28.99/hr | 52,489 |
| Franklin, TN | 53 mi | $28.99/hr | 89,142 |
| Bowling Green, KY | 58 mi | $28.97/hr | 79,076 |
| Lebanon, TN | 61 mi | $28.99/hr | 51,501 |
Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Tennessee · Licensed Practical Nurse jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Tennessee
Tennessee is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Tennessee license by endorsement.
Tennessee does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.
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Common questions
How much do licensed practical nurses make in Clarksville, TN?
Licensed Practical Nurses in the Clarksville metro area have a median pay of $27.55 per hour, about $57,300 a year. The middle half earn between $23.23 and $29.79 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Clarksville a good place for licensed practical nurses once cost of living is counted?
Clarksville ranks 227th of 341 metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 298th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 9% below the U.S. average.
Where do licensed practical nurses work in Clarksville?
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Clarksville, led by Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Tennessee license to work in Clarksville as a licensed practical nurse?
Tennessee is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Tennessee license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Clarksville?
The federal per diem benchmark in Clarksville is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place licensed practical nurses in Clarksville?
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1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- CommonSpirit HealthOOLTEWAH, TN · 2 postings$25.16/ hr$21–$29
- AmedisysWinchester, TN · 3 postings$24.75/ hr$22–$27
- MaineGeneral HealthAugusta, ME · 4 postings$47.83/ hr$32–$63
- CommonSpirit HealthWOODLAND, CA · 5 postings$41.23/ hr$31–$51
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- Clinic LPNPermanent$20.86–$29.46/ hour
- Pediatric Clinic LPNPermanent$20.86–$29.46/ hour
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