How much does a nurse practitioner make in Memphis?
$124,600a year
Median yearly pay for nurse practitioners in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area. That is $59.90 an hour or $10,380 a month.
- Hourly
- $59.90
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among cities
- 280 of 383
- Jobs in the area
- 1,800
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $83,770Median: $124,600Highest 10%: $154,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $83,770 | $40.27 | |
| 25th | $106,700 | $51.28 | |
| Median | $124,600 | $59.90 | |
| 75th | $134,300 | $64.57 | |
| 90th | $154,000 | $74.06 |
Other cities in Tennessee
Median yearly pay for nurse practitioners.
| Nashville, TN | $122,300 |
| Kingsport, TN | $118,500 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $116,500 |
| Clarksville, TN | $115,200 |
| Knoxville, TN | $109,700 |
| Jackson, TN | $108,300 |
| Cleveland, TN | $107,400 |
| Morristown, TN | $105,600 |
| Johnson City, TN | $102,400 |
Related jobs in Memphis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physician | $389,000 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $325,500 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $298,600 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $256,200 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $243,200 |
| Dentist | $238,000 |
| Pediatrician | $168,200 |
| Pharmacist | $134,200 |
| Optometrist | $129,100 |
| Veterinarian | $125,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make an hour in Memphis?
The median hourly pay in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area is $59.90 ($124,600 a year).
Do nurse practitioners make more in Memphis than the national average?
No: $124,600 against $132,300 nationally, 6% less.
How does Memphis compare with the rest of Tennessee?
The median in Tennessee is $117,600, so Memphis pays 6% more.
Where does Memphis rank for nurse practitioner pay?
280 of 383 metro areas with data.
How much does a nurse practitioner make starting out in Memphis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $83,770 or less a year; the top 10% make $154,000 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.