Nurse Practitioner salary in Tennessee
Nurse Practitioners in Tennessee earn a median of $52.12 per hour, about $108,420 a year, 16% below the U.S. median of $62.12. The middle half earn between $47.56 and $60.58 per hour. The highest median among Tennessee metro areas is in Memphis, TN-MS-AR, at $56.18 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $52.12median pay per hour
- $108,420median pay per year
- 14,300nurse practitioners employed in Tennessee
- #48of 49 states by median pay
Nurse Practitioner pay in Tennessee: percentiles
| Level | Tennessee per hour | Tennessee per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $29.58 | $61,530 | $47.10 |
| Lower quartile | $47.56 | $98,920 | $52.86 |
| Median | $52.12 | $108,420 | $62.12 |
| Upper quartile | $60.58 | $126,010 | $71.91 |
| Top 10% | $64.00 | $133,120 | $81.71 |
Nurse Practitioner pay by metro area in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Tennessee median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $56.18 | $116,860 | 2,190 | 8% above | $60.95 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $55.85 | $116,160 | 5,380 | 7% above | $57.97 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $52.33 | $108,850 | 500 | in line with | $60.53 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $51.87 | $107,890 | 1,260 | in line with | $56.71 |
| Jackson, TN | $51.86 | $107,870 | 420 | in line with | $60.64 |
| Knoxville, TN | $51.59 | $107,320 | 1,930 | 1% below | $55.73 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $48.87 | $101,650 | 420 | 6% below | $53.73 |
| Cleveland, TN | $48.64 | $101,160 | 200 | 7% below | $55.22 |
| Johnson City, TN | $47.51 | $98,810 | 550 | 9% below | $54.03 |
| Morristown, TN | $47.36 | $98,500 | 150 | 9% below | $54.84 |
Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).
Nurse Practitioner pay in states next to Tennessee
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Compared with Tennessee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $51.41 | $106,930 | 1% below Tennessee |
| Arkansas | $54.64 | $113,660 | 5% above Tennessee |
| Georgia | $60.60 | $126,060 | 16% above Tennessee |
| Kentucky | $54.74 | $113,870 | 5% above Tennessee |
| Mississippi | $57.35 | $119,290 | 10% above Tennessee |
| Missouri | $60.75 | $126,370 | 17% above Tennessee |
| North Carolina | $60.11 | $125,020 | 15% above Tennessee |
| Virginia | $59.72 | $124,210 | 15% above Tennessee |
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Common questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make in Tennessee?
The median is $52.12 per hour, about $108,420 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $29.58 and the top 10% earn over $64.00 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Tennessee city pays nurse practitioners the most?
Among Tennessee metro areas, Memphis, TN-MS-AR has the highest median at $56.18 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Tennessee rank for nurse practitioner pay?
Tennessee ranks 48th of 49 states by median nurse practitioner pay.
Is this the same as the pay in job postings?
No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.
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- Memorial Health Care System, Inc.Chattanooga, TN · 1 wage offer$52.70/ hr$53–$53
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