Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in East Tennessee

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $51,380 -17.6% vs national
Median hourly $24.70
10th percentile $40,000
90th percentile $60,670
Employed locally 860
National median $62,340

Compare Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how East Tennessee stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
in
East Tennessee
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,000
    25th
    $45,960
    50th (median)
    $51,380
    75th
    $58,350
    90th
    $60,670

    Top-paying metros for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $92,840
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $90,810
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $82,190
    Napa, CA $81,820
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $81,300
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $80,880

    Related occupations in East Tennessee

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$71,110
    Pharmacy Technicians$36,180
    Pharmacists$124,990
    Nurse Practitioners$106,040
    Emergency Medical Technicians$34,620
    Dental Hygienists$81,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses make per hour in East Tennessee?

    The median hourly wage for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in East Tennessee is $24.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.07 or more per hour.

    Is East Tennessee above or below average for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salaries?

    The median Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary in East Tennessee is 17.6% below the national median of $62,340. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in East Tennessee?

    Entry-level Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $40,000 per year in East Tennessee. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,960.