Nurse Practitioners Salary in North Central Tennessee

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

Median annual salary $102,350 -20.8% vs national
Median hourly $49.21
10th percentile $49,350
90th percentile $124,990
Employed locally 360
National median $129,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,350
    25th
    $83,870
    50th (median)
    $102,350
    75th
    $116,150
    90th
    $124,990

    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 North Central Tennessee

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$76,190
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$50,780
    Pharmacy Technicians$36,770
    Pharmacists$127,660
    Physical Therapists$107,780
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$49,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Practitioners make per hour in North Central Tennessee?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Practitioners in North Central Tennessee is $49.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.68 or more per hour.

    Is North Central Tennessee above or below average for Nurse Practitioners salaries?

    The median Nurse Practitioners salary in North Central Tennessee is 20.8% 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 North Central Tennessee?

    Entry-level Nurse Practitioners (10th percentile) earn around $49,350 per year in North Central Tennessee. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $83,870.