Registered Nurses Salary in East Tennessee

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

Median annual salary $71,110 -24% vs national
Median hourly $34.19
10th percentile $55,970
90th percentile $89,130
Employed locally 1,600
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,970
    25th
    $63,630
    50th (median)
    $71,110
    75th
    $78,420
    90th
    $89,130

    Top-paying metros for Registered Nurses

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $208,940
    Vallejo, CA $192,470
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $188,020
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $178,900
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $172,390
    Modesto, CA $169,460

    Related occupations in East Tennessee

    OccupationMedian salary
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$51,380
    Pharmacy Technicians$36,180
    Pharmacists$124,990
    Nurse Practitioners$106,040
    Emergency Medical Technicians$34,620
    Dental Hygienists$81,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in East Tennessee?

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in East Tennessee is $34.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.08 or more per hour.

    Is East Tennessee above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

    The median Registered Nurses salary in East Tennessee is 24% below the national median of $93,600. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Registered Nurses in East Tennessee?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $55,970 per year in East Tennessee. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,630.