How much does a nurse practitioner make in Tennessee?
$117,600a year
Median yearly pay for nurse practitioners in Tennessee. That is $56.53 an hour or $9,799 a month.
- Hourly
- $56.53
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 50 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 12,150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $82,790Median: $117,600Highest 10%: $137,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $82,790 | $39.80 | |
| 25th | $102,600 | $49.35 | |
| Median | $117,600 | $56.53 | |
| 75th | $130,300 | $62.66 | |
| 90th | $137,900 | $66.29 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $124,600 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for nurse practitioners.
| 47. Mississippi | $124,700 |
| 48. South Carolina | $123,300 |
| 49. Kentucky | $122,900 |
| 50. Tennessee | $117,600 |
| 51. Alabama | $105,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $56.53 ($117,600 a year).
Do nurse practitioners make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $117,600 against $132,300 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for nurse practitioner pay?
Tennessee ranks 50 of 51 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays nurse practitioners the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $124,600 a year.
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.