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Nurse Practitioners Salary in Tennessee
Ranked #50 of 51 · TN
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of nurse practitionerss in Tennessee earn between $82,790 and $137,880. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean nurse practitioners salary in Tennessee is $115,510, about 15.9% below the U.S. average ($137,300). That works out to roughly $56/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $124,600 | $121,660 | 1,800 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $122,320 | $118,990 | 4,540 |
| West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $121,430 | $115,540 | 330 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $118,470 | $116,680 | 480 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $116,480 | $114,900 | 1,000 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $115,160 | $117,150 | 300 |
| South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $112,350 | $114,100 | 330 |
| Knoxville, TN | $109,740 | $112,460 | 1,630 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do nurse practitioners make in Tennessee?
The median nurse practitioners salary in Tennessee is $117,590 per year (mean $115,510), and about 80% earn between $82,790 and $137,880.
How much do nurse practitioners make per hour in Tennessee?
Roughly $56 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $115,510 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Tennessee a high-paying state for nurse practitioners?
Tennessee ranks #50 of 51 states for nurse practitioners pay. Its mean salary of $115,510 is about 15.9% below the U.S. average of $137,300.
Which metro areas in Tennessee pay nurse practitioners the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Tennessee for nurse practitioners are Memphis, TN-MS-AR ($124,600), Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN ($122,320), West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area ($121,430), by median annual wage.