Nursing Assistants pay in Tennessee
In Tennessee, the median pay for nursing assistants is $18.27 an hour ($37,990 a year). About 27,040 people work in this job there.
That is 10% lower than the U.S. median ($42,260). Tennessee ranks 40th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for nursing assistants in Tennessee
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.96 | $31,110 |
| 25% of workers | $17.09 | $35,560 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.27 | $37,990 |
| 75% of workers | $19.66 | $40,880 |
| 90% of workers | $21.47 | $44,660 |
Nursing Assistants pay in Tennessee metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin | $39,510 | 7,420 |
| Chattanooga | $38,790 | 2,420 |
| Memphis | $38,010 | 4,930 |
| Knoxville | $38,000 | 3,860 |
| Morristown | $37,620 | 350 |
| Kingsport-Bristol | $37,550 | 1,400 |
| Clarksville | $37,320 | 620 |
| Johnson City | $37,310 | 1,390 |
| Cleveland | $37,130 | 440 |
| Jackson | $36,900 | 1,080 |
Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for nursing assistants
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 3 months (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +2.6% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 196,200 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Tennessee
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $81,500 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $58,870 |
| Medical Assistants | $39,570 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $117,590 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $40,330 |
| Paramedics | $57,690 |
| Surgical Assistants | $81,640 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | $30,320 |
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