Registered Nurses Salary in South Central Tennessee

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

Median annual salary $74,630 -20.3% vs national
Median hourly $35.88
10th percentile $55,680
90th percentile $96,890
Employed locally 1,560
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,680
    25th
    $63,600
    50th (median)
    $74,630
    75th
    $80,300
    90th
    $96,890

    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 South Central Tennessee

    OccupationMedian salary
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $51,350
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,790
    Nurse Practitioners $108,920
    Pharmacists $127,860
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $54,650
    Speech-Language Pathologists $78,930

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in South Central Tennessee is $35.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.11 or more per hour.

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

    The median Registered Nurses salary in South Central Tennessee is 20.3% 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 South Central Tennessee?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $55,680 per year in South Central Tennessee. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,600.