TN · Spring Hill · Updated October 15, 2026

Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Spring Hill, TN

The median licensed practical nurse pay in the Spring Hill 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 Spring Hill and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 21 hospitals in the Spring Hill metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Spring Hill.

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Licensed Practical Nurse pay in Spring Hill, 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 Spring Hill 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 Spring Hill

  • 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 Spring Hill 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 Spring Hill

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$130
Meals and incidentals per day$86
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,512
13-week assignment$19,656

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. 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 the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin area

CMS lists 21 hospitals in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin area, 9 of the 15 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of licensed practical nurses.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, TN
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital
Lebanon, TN
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Williamson Medical Center
Franklin, TN
Acute careGovernment and federal5 of 5Yes
Metro Nashville General Hospital
Nashville, TN
Acute careGovernment and federal4 of 5Yes
Tristar Centennial Medical Center
Nashville, TN
Acute careFor-profit4 of 5Yes
Tristar Hendersonville Medical Center
Hendersonville, TN
Acute careFor-profit4 of 5Yes
Tristar Southern Hills Medical Center
Nashville, TN
Acute careFor-profit4 of 5Yes
Tristar Stonecrest Medical Center
Smyrna, TN
Acute careFor-profit4 of 5Yes
Va Middle Tennessee Healthcare System
Nashville, TN
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal4 of 5Yes
Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital
Nashville, TN
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes

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

Primary care shortage areas in Williamson County

HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Williamson County (2 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 17 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
Franklin, TN12 mi$28.99/hr89,142
Smyrna, TN27 mi$28.99/hr60,302
Clarksville, TN61 mi$27.55/hr185,690
Madison, AL72 mi$26.19/hr64,029
Huntsville, AL74 mi$26.19/hr230,402
Decatur, AL81 mi$24.60/hr57,974

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 Spring Hill

Spring Hill city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do licensed practical nurses make in Spring Hill, 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 Spring Hill 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 Spring Hill?

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 Spring Hill.

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

HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Williamson 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 Spring Hill?

The federal per diem benchmark in Spring Hill is $130 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,512 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 Spring Hill?

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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

  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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