Nursing Assistants Salary in Tennessee
Ranked #44 of 51 · TN
10.5% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $38,230 ≈ $18/hr
Median annual salary $37,990
Employment 27,040
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $31,110P25 $35,560 Median $37,990P75 $40,880P90 $44,660
About 80% of nursing assistantss in Tennessee earn between $31,110 and $44,660. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean nursing assistants salary in Tennessee is $38,230, about 10.5% below the U.S. average ($42,700). That works out to roughly $18/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $39,510 | $41,160 | 7,420 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $38,790 | $38,460 | 2,420 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $38,010 | $38,520 | 4,930 |
| Knoxville, TN | $38,000 | $37,170 | 3,860 |
| Morristown, TN | $37,620 | $36,860 | 350 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $37,550 | $37,760 | 1,400 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $37,320 | $37,180 | 620 |
| Johnson City, TN | $37,310 | $37,230 | 1,390 |