Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse salary in Tennessee
What licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses earn in Tennessee and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$58,870$28.31 per hour
vs U.S.−9%U.S. median $64,400
Middle half earn$49,170 – $62,650Top 10%: $67,540+
Jobs20,8301.52× the U.S. concentration
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse pay in Tennessee cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $61,940 | $29.78 | 5,650 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $59,140 | $28.43 | 2,980 |
| Knoxville, TN | $57,960 | $27.86 | 2,650 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $58,580 | $28.16 | 1,560 |
| North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $59,610 | $28.66 | 1,430 |
| West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $51,890 | $24.95 | 1,380 |
| South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $57,280 | $27.54 | 1,100 |
| East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $55,670 | $26.77 | 860 |
| Johnson City, TN | $51,480 | $24.75 | 820 |
| Jackson, TN | $50,670 | $24.36 | 810 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $54,050 | $25.99 | 800 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $58,260 | $28.01 | 630 |
| Cleveland, TN | $52,350 | $25.17 | 270 |
| Morristown, TN | $55,140 | $26.51 | 260 |
Hospitals and jobs in Tennessee
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse pay in similar states
Kentucky · $60,460 New Mexico · $59,330 Oklahoma · $58,320 Louisiana · $57,470 Alabama · $57,030 Arkansas · $56,620
Other healthcare salaries in Tennessee
Registered Nurses · $81,500 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $32,130 Nursing Assistants · $37,990 Medical Assistants · $39,570 Nurse Practitioners · $117,590 Pharmacy Technicians · $41,920 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $62,070 Pharmacists · $133,390 Dental Assistants · $46,720 Physicians, All Other · $301,290 Physical Therapists · $100,140 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $64,630
Questions
How much does a licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse make in Tennessee?
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Tennessee earned a median of $58,870 a year ($28.31 an hour) in May 2025, 9% less than the national median of $64,400. The middle half earned $49,170 to $62,650.
Where in Tennessee do licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses earn the most?
Among areas in Tennessee, pay was highest in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN at $61,940.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.