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Premise Health · Kingsport, TN
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Registered Nurse jobs in Kingsport, TN
Registered Nurses in the Kingsport area earn a median of $35.91 per hour, about $74,680 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $30.76 and $40.47. That ranks 349th of 379 U.S. metro areas for registered nurse pay, and 233rd of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Kingsport. The free report below lists employers near Kingsport and what they pay.
- $35.91median pay per hour, Kingsport
- $31–$40typical range per hour
- 2,220registered nurses employed in the metro area
- 86cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
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Registered Nurse pay in Kingsport, TN
The metro median is 6% below the Tennessee statewide median of $38.00 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 2,220 registered nurses employed in the Kingsport-Bristol metro area, 18.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.89).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $25.62 | $53,290 | 43% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $30.76 | $63,980 | 32% below U.S. median |
| Median | $35.91 | $74,680 | 20% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $40.47 | $84,180 | 10% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $46.95 | $97,660 | 4% above U.S. median |
How Kingsport ranks
- 349th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 233rd of 335 after adjusting for local prices
- 7th of 10 Tennessee metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Registered Nurses (SOC 29-1141), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
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- Overall prices in Kingsport-Bristol run 14% below the U.S. average (index 86.4, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 44% below the U.S. average (index 56.5).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $35.91 median hour buys what $41.54 buys at the national price level, 8% 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.
Estimate your Kingsport paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,293
- Per year: $64,638
- Per month: $5,386
- Tennessee has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Kingsport-Bristol metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Kingsport
| 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 registered 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 Registered Nurse roles in Tennessee
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Hospitals in Kingsport
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Kingsport, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center Kingsport, TN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Indian Path Community Hospital Kingsport, TN | Acute care | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
| Creekside Behavioral Health Kingsport, TN | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Sullivan County
HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Sullivan County (1 population-group). The highest-scoring one rates 15 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.
Registered Nurse pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson City, TN | 15 mi | $35.26/hr | 73,635 |
| Asheville, NC | 66 mi | $38.81/hr | 94,992 |
| Knoxville, TN | 87 mi | $35.25/hr | 198,722 |
| Mooresville, NC | 116 mi | $40.76/hr | 52,884 |
| Gastonia, NC | 116 mi | $40.76/hr | 85,535 |
| Greenville, SC | 117 mi | $38.26/hr | 74,371 |
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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.
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Common questions
How much do registered nurses make in Kingsport, TN?
Registered Nurses in the Kingsport-Bristol metro area have a median pay of $35.91 per hour, about $74,680 a year. The middle half earn between $30.76 and $40.47 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Kingsport a good place for registered nurses once cost of living is counted?
Kingsport-Bristol ranks 233rd of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 349th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 14% below the U.S. average.
Where do registered nurses work in Kingsport?
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Kingsport, led by Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Tennessee license to work in Kingsport as a registered 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 Kingsport in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Sullivan 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 Kingsport?
The federal per diem benchmark in Kingsport 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
- Conexus MedStaff LLCKingsport, TN · 2 wage offers$32.00/ hr$32–$32
- Select MedicalNashville, TN · 3 postings$46.94/ hr$40–$54
- Methodist Le Bonheur HealthcareMemphis, TN · 2 wage offers$41.69/ hr$36–$46
- CommonSpirit HealthChattanooga, TN · 26 postings$41.18/ hr$25–$55
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$33Median$40.77High$51
46 RN postings with published pay in Tennessee, 40 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
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- Registered Nurse-Emergency Department (ED)Permanent$67k–$126k/ year
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