How much does a nursing assistant make in Tennessee?
$37,990a year
Median yearly pay for nursing assistants in Tennessee. That is $18.26 an hour or $3,166 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.26
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 40 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 27,040
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,110Median: $37,990Highest 10%: $44,660
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,110 | $14.96 | |
| 25th | $35,560 | $17.10 | |
| Median | $37,990 | $18.26 | |
| 75th | $40,880 | $19.65 | |
| 90th | $44,660 | $21.47 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $39,510 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $38,790 |
| Memphis, TN | $38,010 |
| Knoxville, TN | $38,000 |
| Morristown, TN | $37,620 |
| Kingsport, TN | $37,550 |
| Clarksville, TN | $37,320 |
| Johnson City, TN | $37,310 |
| Cleveland, TN | $37,130 |
| Jackson, TN | $36,900 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for nursing assistants.
| 37. Kentucky | $38,370 |
| 38. Indiana | $38,330 |
| 39. Kansas | $38,010 |
| 40. Tennessee | $37,990 |
| 41. Georgia | $37,680 |
| 42. Missouri | $37,680 |
| 43. Florida | $37,510 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nursing assistant make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $18.26 ($37,990 a year).
Do nursing assistants make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $37,990 against $42,260 nationally, 10% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for nursing assistant pay?
Tennessee ranks 40 of 51 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays nursing assistants the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $39,510 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.