Registered Nurses Salary in West Tennessee

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

Median annual salary $68,830 -26.5% vs national
Median hourly $33.09
10th percentile $52,250
90th percentile $89,790
Employed locally 1,900
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,250
    25th
    $63,380
    50th (median)
    $68,830
    75th
    $77,310
    90th
    $89,790

    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 West Tennessee

    OccupationMedian salary
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $50,050
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,640
    Nurse Practitioners $108,510
    Pharmacists $126,610
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $51,300
    Psychiatric Technicians $30,250

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in West Tennessee is $33.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.89 or more per hour.

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

    The median Registered Nurses salary in West Tennessee is 26.5% 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 West Tennessee?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $52,250 per year in West Tennessee. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,380.