Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in Tennessee
Also called: Licensed Practical Nurses
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Tennessee earn a median of $58,870 a year, −9% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $58,870
- vs. U.S. median
- −9% ($64,400)
- Rank among states
- 44 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 20,830
Pay range in Tennessee
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,110; the top 10% earn over $67,540. Nationally the range is $49,740 to $83,440.
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Similar jobs in Tennessee
- Registered Nurses$81,500 median in Tennessee
- Critical Care Nurses$81,500 median in Tennessee (broader BLS group)
- Acute Care Nurses$81,500 median in Tennessee (broader BLS group)
- Medical Assistants$39,570 median in Tennessee
- Midwives$63,400 median in Tennessee (broader BLS group)
- Nurse Midwives$116,980 median in Tennessee
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses pay in Tennessee
How much do licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses make in Tennessee?
The median is $58,870 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,110 and the top 10% earn over $67,540. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Tennessee a good state for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses?
On pay alone it ranks 44 of 51 (−9% vs. the national median of $64,400). Living costs are not included.