Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in Tennessee
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 14 metro areas • Tennessee
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Tennessee earn a median salary of $52,498 per year on average across 14 metro and nonmetro areas, -15.8% vs the national median of $62,340. An estimated 19,700 licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses are employed across Tennessee, with salaries ranging from $49,030 to $60,290 depending on location.
$52,498
Avg median salary in Tennessee
$60,290
Highest paying metro
$49,030
Lowest paying metro
19,700
Employed in Tennessee
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inLicensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salaries by city in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville, TN | $60,290 | $50,860 | $65,140 | 4,820 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $57,540 | $47,550 | $61,670 | 1,460 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $57,300 | $48,320 | $61,970 | 690 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $55,010 | $45,140 | $61,610 | 2,860 |
| Cleveland, TN | $52,470 | $47,580 | $59,240 | 280 |
| East Tennessee | $51,380 | $45,960 | $58,350 | 860 |
| South Central Tennessee | $51,350 | $44,720 | $58,690 | 1,020 |
| Knoxville, TN | $51,040 | $44,610 | $59,890 | 2,330 |
| North Central Tennessee | $50,780 | $47,060 | $58,340 | 1,360 |
| West Tennessee | $50,050 | $42,470 | $59,040 | 1,170 |
| Johnson City, TN | $49,970 | $41,650 | $58,010 | 830 |
| Morristown, TN | $49,410 | $40,690 | $56,540 | 290 |
| Kingsport, TN-VA | $49,350 | $40,360 | $60,040 | 820 |
| Jackson, TN | $49,030 | $41,540 | $58,090 | 910 |