Registered Nurses Salary in North Central Tennessee

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

Median annual salary $76,190 -18.6% vs national
Median hourly $36.63
10th percentile $59,700
90th percentile $98,040
Employed locally 2,570
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,700
    25th
    $65,850
    50th (median)
    $76,190
    75th
    $85,140
    90th
    $98,040

    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 North Central Tennessee

    OccupationMedian salary
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $50,780
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,770
    Nurse Practitioners $102,350
    Pharmacists $127,660
    Physical Therapists $107,780
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $49,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in North Central Tennessee?

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in North Central Tennessee is $36.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.56 or more per hour.

    Is North Central Tennessee above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

    The median Registered Nurses salary in North Central Tennessee is 18.6% 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 North Central Tennessee?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $59,700 per year in North Central Tennessee. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,850.