Licensed Practical Nurse Salary in Tennessee
Based on 19K+ workers in Tennessee
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (TN)
$54,530
$26.216/hr
vs National Average
$63,623
-14.3% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$39K – $65K
19K employed in Tennessee
Salary Distribution — Licensed Practical Nurse in Tennessee
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $38,680 |
| 25th percentile | $46,370 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $54,530 |
| 75th percentile | $60,410 |
| 90th percentile | $65,140 |
Historical Salary Trend — Licensed Practical Nurse in Tennessee vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $46,930 |
| 2023 | $49,780 |
| 2024 | $54,530 |
| Year | Tennessee Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $46,930 | $54,982 |
| 2023 | $49,780 | $60,153 |
| 2024 | $54,530 | $63,623 |