Registered Nurses Salary in Nashville, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN

Median annual salary $81,170 -13.3% vs national
Median hourly $39.02
10th percentile $64,360
90th percentile $108,530
Employed locally 24,460
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,360
    25th
    $77,840
    50th (median)
    $81,170
    75th
    $100,650
    90th
    $108,530

    Nashville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,499 2023 • Census ACS
    Registered Nurses salary vs area income 98% Median Registered Nurses salary is 2% below 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
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $79,250
    Clarksville, TN-KY $77,930
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $76,870
    Morristown, TN $76,640
    Cleveland, TN $76,230
    Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $74,680

    Related occupations in Nashville, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nurse Practitioners $116,160
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,290
    Pharmacy Technicians $42,130
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $62,660
    Pharmacists $135,500
    Physicians, All Other $295,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in Nashville?

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Nashville, TN is $39.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.86 or more per hour.

    Is Nashville above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Nashville, TN is 13.3% 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 Nashville?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $64,360 per year in Nashville, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,840.