Registered Nurses Salary in Johnson City, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Johnson City, TN

Median annual salary $73,340 -21.6% vs national
Median hourly $35.26
10th percentile $53,260
90th percentile $106,660
Employed locally 2,550
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,260
    25th
    $63,650
    50th (median)
    $73,340
    75th
    $85,050
    90th
    $106,660

    Johnson City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,096 2023 • Census ACS
    Registered Nurses salary vs area income 131% Median Registered Nurses salary is 31% above the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Registered Nurses salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $81,170
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $79,250
    Clarksville, TN-KY $77,930
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $76,870
    Morristown, TN $76,640
    Cleveland, TN $76,230

    Related occupations in Johnson City, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $49,970
    Nurse Practitioners $98,810
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,790
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $55,630
    Physicians, All Other $280,260
    Pharmacists $126,040

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in Johnson City?

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Johnson City, TN is $35.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.62 or more per hour.

    Is Johnson City above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Johnson City, TN is 21.6% 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 Johnson City?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $53,260 per year in Johnson City, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,650.