Per diemPosted 24 days ago
PRN LPN Home Health
Amedisys · Lebanon, TN
$22.50–$27.00/ hour
Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Lebanon, TN
The median licensed practical nurse pay in the Lebanon area is $28.99 per hour ($60,290 a year), with the typical range running from $24.45 to $31.32. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Lebanon. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Lebanon. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Lebanon.
- $28.99median pay per hour, Nashville
- $24–$31typical range per hour
- 4,820licensed practical nurses employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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PermanentPosted 14 days ago
Outpatient Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN LVN
Fresenius Medical Care · Lebanon, TN
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The metro median is 11% above the Tennessee statewide median of $26.22 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.97 per hour. BLS counts about 4,820 licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses employed in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin metro area, 4.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.07).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $21.09 | $43,870 | 30% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $24.45 | $50,860 | 18% below U.S. median |
| Median | $28.99 | $60,290 | 3% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $31.32 | $65,150 | 5% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $35.23 | $73,280 | 18% above U.S. median |
How Lebanon ranks
- 204th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 237th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st 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.
What your pay buys in Lebanon
- Overall prices in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin run 4% below the U.S. average (index 96.3, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 5% above the U.S. average (index 104.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $28.99 median hour buys what $30.09 buys at the national price level, in line with 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 Lebanon paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,044
- Per year: $52,182
- Per month: $4,348
- Tennessee has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Lebanon
| 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).
Hospitals in Lebanon
CMS lists 1 hospital in Lebanon, 1 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 Wilson County Hospital Lebanon, TN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Wilson County
HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Wilson County (1 population-group). The highest-scoring one rates 12 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.
Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.
Licensed Practical Nurse pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gallatin, TN | 14 mi | $28.99/hr | 52,489 |
| Hendersonville, TN | 16 mi | $28.99/hr | 63,947 |
| Bowling Green, KY | 54 mi | $28.97/hr | 79,076 |
| Clarksville, TN | 61 mi | $27.55/hr | 185,690 |
| Chattanooga, TN | 100 mi | $27.66/hr | 191,496 |
| Huntsville, AL | 105 mi | $26.19/hr | 230,402 |
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.
Other healthcare roles in Lebanon
Lebanon city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do licensed practical nurses make in Lebanon, TN?
Licensed Practical Nurses in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin metro area have a median pay of $28.99 per hour, about $60,290 a year. The middle half earn between $24.45 and $31.32 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Lebanon a good place for licensed practical nurses once cost of living is counted?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin ranks 237th of 341 metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 204th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring licensed practical nurses in Lebanon?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Lebanon. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Lebanon.
Do I need a Tennessee license to work in Lebanon 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.
Is Lebanon in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Wilson County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Lebanon?
The federal per diem benchmark in Lebanon 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 Lebanon?
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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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2What they are offering now
Low$21Median$24.95High$31
6 LPN / LVN postings with published pay in Tennessee, 5 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 6 LPN / LVN roles
- Clinic LPNPermanent$20.86–$29.46/ hour
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