Nurse Practitioner salary in Tennessee
What nurse practitioners earn in Tennessee and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$117,590$56.54 per hour
vs U.S.−11%U.S. median $132,300
Middle half earn$102,640 – $130,330Top 10%: $137,880+
Jobs12,1501.78× the U.S. concentration
Nurse Practitioner 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 | $122,320 | $58.81 | 4,540 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $124,600 | $59.91 | 1,800 |
| Knoxville, TN | $109,740 | $52.76 | 1,630 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $116,480 | $56.00 | 1,000 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $118,470 | $56.96 | 480 |
| Jackson, TN | $108,260 | $52.05 | 410 |
| Johnson City, TN | $102,430 | $49.25 | 380 |
| North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $107,000 | $51.44 | 370 |
| West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $121,430 | $58.38 | 330 |
| South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $112,350 | $54.02 | 330 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $115,160 | $55.37 | 300 |
| East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $103,510 | $49.77 | 250 |
| Cleveland, TN | $107,360 | $51.62 | 170 |
| Morristown, TN | $105,560 | $50.75 | 120 |
Hospitals and jobs in Tennessee
Nurse Practitioner pay in similar states
Arkansas · $125,660 Louisiana · $125,600 Ohio · $124,870 Mississippi · $124,730 South Carolina · $123,290 Kentucky · $122,870
Other healthcare salaries in Tennessee
Registered Nurses · $81,500 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $32,130 Nursing Assistants · $37,990 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $58,870 Medical Assistants · $39,570 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 nurse practitioner make in Tennessee?
Nurse Practitioners in Tennessee earned a median of $117,590 a year ($56.54 an hour) in May 2025, 11% less than the national median of $132,300. The middle half earned $102,640 to $130,330.
Where in Tennessee do nurse practitioners earn the most?
Among areas in Tennessee, pay was highest in Memphis, TN-MS-AR at $124,600.
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.