Nurse Practitioners Salary in South Central Tennessee

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

Median annual salary $108,920 -15.7% vs national
Median hourly $52.37
10th percentile $78,420
90th percentile $133,090
Employed locally 350
National median $129,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $78,420
    25th
    $99,200
    50th (median)
    $108,920
    75th
    $127,280
    90th
    $133,090

    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 South Central Tennessee

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$74,630
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$51,350
    Pharmacy Technicians$37,790
    Pharmacists$127,860
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$54,650
    Speech-Language Pathologists$78,930

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Practitioners in South Central Tennessee is $52.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.02 or more per hour.

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

    The median Nurse Practitioners salary in South Central Tennessee is 15.7% 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 South Central Tennessee?

    Entry-level Nurse Practitioners (10th percentile) earn around $78,420 per year in South Central Tennessee. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $99,200.