TN · Murfreesboro · Updated October 15, 2026

Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Murfreesboro, TN

Licensed Practical Nurses in the Murfreesboro area earn a median of $28.99 per hour, about $60,290 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $24.45 and $31.32. That ranks 204th of 386 U.S. metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay, and 237th of 341 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Murfreesboro and its metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Murfreesboro.

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LPN / Home Health

BrightSpring Health Services · Murfreesboro, TN

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Licensed Practical Nurse pay in Murfreesboro, TN

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).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$21.09$43,87030% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$24.45$50,86018% below U.S. median
Median$28.99$60,2903% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$31.32$65,1505% above U.S. median
Top 10%$35.23$73,28018% above U.S. median

How Murfreesboro 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 Murfreesboro

  • 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 Murfreesboro 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 Murfreesboro

ItemFederal 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 Murfreesboro

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Murfreesboro, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of licensed practical nurses.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital
Murfreesboro, TN
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Trustpoint Hospital
Murfreesboro, TN
Acute careFor-profitNot ratedNo
Va Middle Tennessee Healthcare System - Murfreesboro
Murfreesboro, TN
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federalNot ratedNo

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Primary care shortage areas in Rutherford County

HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Rutherford County (1 population-group, 1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 18 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

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Smyrna, TN10 mi$28.99/hr60,302
Lebanon, TN24 mi$28.99/hr51,501
Clarksville, TN71 mi$27.55/hr185,690
Bowling Green, KY78 mi$28.97/hr79,076
Huntsville, AL81 mi$26.19/hr230,402
Madison, AL81 mi$26.19/hr64,029

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.

Tennessee state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Murfreesboro

Murfreesboro city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do licensed practical nurses make in Murfreesboro, 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 Murfreesboro 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 Murfreesboro?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Murfreesboro.

Do I need a Tennessee license to work in Murfreesboro 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 Murfreesboro in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Rutherford 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 Murfreesboro?

The federal per diem benchmark in Murfreesboro 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 Murfreesboro?

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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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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

  1. Clinic LPNPermanent
    $20.86–$29.46/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Ooltewah, TN · posted 3 days ago
  2. Pediatric Clinic LPNPermanent
    $20.86–$29.46/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Hixson, TN · posted 8 days ago

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