Registered Nurses pay in Tennessee
In Tennessee, the median pay for registered nurses is $39.18 an hour ($81,500 a year). About 72,200 people work in this job there.
That is 16% lower than the U.S. median ($97,550). Tennessee ranks 41st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for registered nurses in Tennessee
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $30.76 | $63,970 |
| 25% of workers | $36.28 | $75,460 |
| Half of workers (median) | $39.18 | $81,500 |
| 75% of workers | $45.79 | $95,250 |
| 90% of workers | $50.44 | $104,920 |
Registered Nurses pay in Tennessee metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin | $84,040 | 25,100 |
| Memphis | $81,500 | 13,760 |
| Chattanooga | $79,770 | 6,460 |
| Clarksville | $79,450 | 1,670 |
| Johnson City | $77,660 | 2,740 |
| Knoxville | $77,240 | 9,500 |
| Kingsport-Bristol | $76,730 | 2,660 |
| Morristown | $75,680 | 710 |
| Jackson | $75,610 | 1,930 |
| Cleveland | $72,800 | 630 |
Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for registered nurses
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +5.6% over ten years, faster than average · about 180,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Tennessee
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Nursing Assistants | $37,990 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $58,870 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $117,590 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $40,330 |
| Paramedics | $57,690 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $226,830 |
| Physician Assistants | $118,240 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $211,450 |
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