Licensed Practical Nurse Salary in Tennessee
Based on 21K+ workers in Tennessee
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (TN)
$58,870
$28.303/hr
vs National Average
$66,740
-11.8% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$41K – $68K
21K employed in Tennessee
Salary Distribution — Licensed Practical Nurse in Tennessee
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $41,110 |
| 25th percentile | $49,170 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $58,870 |
| 75th percentile | $62,650 |
| 90th percentile | $67,540 |
Historical Salary Trend — Licensed Practical Nurse in Tennessee vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $46,930 |
| 2023 | $49,780 |
| 2024 | $54,530 |
| 2025 | $58,870 |
| Year | Tennessee Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $46,930 | $54,982 |
| 2023 | $49,780 | $60,153 |
| 2024 | $54,530 | $63,623 |
| 2025 | $58,870 | $66,740 |