Registered Nurse Salary in Tennessee
Based on 68K+ workers in Tennessee
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (TN)
$79,030
$37.995/hr
vs National Average
$90,458
-12.6% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$60K – $102K
68K employed in Tennessee
Salary Distribution — Registered Nurse in Tennessee
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $59,540 |
| 25th percentile | $67,110 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $79,030 |
| 75th percentile | $88,380 |
| 90th percentile | $102,040 |
Historical Salary Trend — Registered Nurse in Tennessee vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $65,800 |
| 2023 | $76,200 |
| 2024 | $79,030 |
| Year | Tennessee Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $65,800 | $81,890 |
| 2023 | $76,200 | $86,652 |
| 2024 | $79,030 | $90,458 |