Registered Nurses pay in Johnson City

In Johnson City (TN), the median pay for registered nurses is $37.34 an hour ($77,660 a year). About 2,740 people work in this job there.

$37.34Median hourly pay
$72,080–$97,090Middle half of workers, yearly
2,740People in this job in Johnson City (TN)

That is 20% lower than the U.S. median ($97,550). It is 5% lower than the Tennessee median ($81,500).

Pay range for registered nurses in Johnson City (TN)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$29.51$61,380
25% of workers$34.65$72,080
Half of workers (median)$37.34$77,660
75% of workers$46.68$97,090
90% of workers$56.62$117,770

Registered Nurses pay in Tennessee metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin$84,04025,100
Memphis$81,50013,760
Chattanooga$79,7706,460
Clarksville$79,4501,670
Johnson City (this page)$77,6602,740
Knoxville$77,2409,500
Kingsport-Bristol$76,7302,660
Morristown$75,680710
Jackson$75,6101,930
Cleveland$72,800630

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 Johnson City (TN)

JobMedian yearly pay
Nursing Assistants$37,310

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.