Nursing Assistants Salary in Tennessee
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 14 metro areas • Tennessee
Nursing Assistants in Tennessee earn a median salary of $36,282 per year on average across 14 metro and nonmetro areas, -8.2% vs the national median of $39,530. An estimated 24,780 nursing assistants are employed across Tennessee, with salaries ranging from $34,930 to $38,780 depending on location.
$36,282
Avg median salary in Tennessee
$38,780
Highest paying metro
$34,930
Lowest paying metro
24,780
Employed in Tennessee
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Nursing Assistants salaries by city in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville, TN | $38,780 | $36,050 | $45,040 | 6,630 |
| Johnson City, TN | $37,130 | $34,750 | $38,240 | 1,170 |
| Knoxville, TN | $36,920 | $32,630 | $37,740 | 3,100 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $36,830 | $33,220 | $38,520 | 4,000 |
| Kingsport, TN-VA | $36,640 | $31,680 | $38,360 | 1,280 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $36,580 | $31,810 | $38,860 | 670 |
| Morristown, TN | $36,170 | $34,820 | $39,090 | 280 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $36,050 | $33,320 | $38,780 | 1,930 |
| East Tennessee | $35,740 | $31,920 | $36,860 | 920 |
| West Tennessee | $35,740 | $31,270 | $37,280 | 1,270 |
| South Central Tennessee | $35,650 | $31,200 | $36,570 | 960 |
| Cleveland, TN | $35,580 | $34,630 | $36,460 | 310 |
| North Central Tennessee | $35,210 | $33,140 | $37,030 | 1,320 |
| Jackson, TN | $34,930 | $31,580 | $36,180 | 940 |