Nurse Practitioners Salary in East Tennessee

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

Median annual salary $106,040 -17.9% vs national
Median hourly $50.98
10th percentile $78,070
90th percentile $135,100
Employed locally 260
National median $129,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $78,070
    25th
    $97,300
    50th (median)
    $106,040
    75th
    $133,920
    90th
    $135,100

    Top-paying metros for Nurse Practitioners

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $225,730
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $220,330
    Napa, CA $216,380
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $171,150
    Vallejo, CA $169,990
    Salinas, CA $168,270

    Related occupations in East Tennessee

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $71,110
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $51,380
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,180
    Pharmacists $124,990
    Emergency Medical Technicians $34,620
    Dental Hygienists $81,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Practitioners make per hour in East Tennessee?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Practitioners in East Tennessee is $50.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.72 or more per hour.

    Is East Tennessee above or below average for Nurse Practitioners salaries?

    The median Nurse Practitioners salary in East Tennessee is 17.9% below the national median of $129,210. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Nurse Practitioners in East Tennessee?

    Entry-level Nurse Practitioners (10th percentile) earn around $78,070 per year in East Tennessee. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $97,300.