TN · Johnson City · Updated October 15, 2026

Nurse Practitioner jobs in Johnson City, TN

Nurse Practitioners in the Johnson City area earn a median of $47.51 per hour, about $98,810 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $28.62 and $53.50. That ranks 370th of 372 U.S. metro areas for nurse practitioner pay, and 335th of 336 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Johnson City. The free report below lists employers near Johnson City and what they pay.

Nurse Practitioner pay in Johnson City, TN

The metro median is 9% below the Tennessee statewide median of $52.12 per hour. Nationally the median is $62.12 per hour. BLS counts about 550 nurse practitioners employed in the Johnson City metro area, 6.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 3.35).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$20.15$41,91068% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$28.62$59,53054% below U.S. median
Median$47.51$98,81024% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$53.50$111,28014% below U.S. median
Top 10%$58.48$121,6406% below U.S. median

How Johnson City ranks

  • 370th of 372 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 335th of 336 after adjusting for local prices
  • 9th of 10 Tennessee metro areas

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Nurse Practitioners (SOC 29-1171), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Johnson City

  • Overall prices in Johnson City run 12% below the U.S. average (index 87.9, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 37% below the U.S. average (index 63.2).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $47.51 median hour buys what $54.03 buys at the national price level, 13% below 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.

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Estimate your Johnson City paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,710
  • Per year: $85,518
  • Per month: $7,126
  • Tennessee has no state income tax on wages.

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Johnson City metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Johnson City

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 nurse practitioner 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 Nurse Practitioner roles in Tennessee

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Hospitals in Johnson City

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Johnson City, 0 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nurse practitioners.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Franklin Woods Community Hospital
Johnson City, TN
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Johnson City Medical Center
Johnson City, TN
Acute careNonprofit1 of 5Yes

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

Primary care shortage areas in Washington County

HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Washington County (1 population-group, 1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 19 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.

Nurse Practitioner pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Kingsport, TN15 mi$52.33/hr57,109
Asheville, NC54 mi$57.55/hr94,992
Knoxville, TN91 mi$51.59/hr198,722
Gastonia, NC101 mi$62.81/hr85,535
Mooresville, NC101 mi$62.81/hr52,884
Greenville, SC104 mi$53.15/hr74,371

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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 Johnson City

Johnson City city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do nurse practitioners make in Johnson City, TN?

Nurse Practitioners in the Johnson City metro area have a median pay of $47.51 per hour, about $98,810 a year. The middle half earn between $28.62 and $53.50 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Johnson City a good place for nurse practitioners once cost of living is counted?

Johnson City ranks 335th of 336 metro areas for nurse practitioner pay after adjusting for local prices, and 370th of 372 before adjusting. Overall prices run 12% below the U.S. average.

Where do nurse practitioners work in Johnson City?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Johnson City, led by Franklin Woods Community Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Tennessee license to work in Johnson City as a nurse practitioner?

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 Johnson City in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Washington 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 Johnson City?

The federal per diem benchmark in Johnson City 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.

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Memorial Health Care System, Inc.Chattanooga, TN · 1 wage offer$52.70/ hr$53–$53
  • UT Methodist PhysiciansMemphis, TN · 1 wage offer$49.21/ hr$45–$54
  • MarinHealthGreenbrae, CA · 4 postings$96.91/ hr$86–$108
  • Sharp HealthCareSan Diego, CA · 6 postings$92.12/ hr$80–$104

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