Registered Nurse Salary in Tennessee
Based on 72K+ workers in Tennessee
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (TN)
$81,500
$39.183/hr
vs National Average
$94,098
-13.4% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$64K – $105K
72K employed in Tennessee
Salary Distribution — Registered Nurse in Tennessee
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $63,970 |
| 25th percentile | $75,460 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $81,500 |
| 75th percentile | $95,250 |
| 90th percentile | $104,920 |
Top H-1B Employers for Registered Nurse in Tennessee
Companies that filed the most H-1B (LCA) applications for this role in Tennessee — ranked by application count.
| # | Employer | Applications | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare | 7 | $74,734 |
| 2 | Avant Healthcare Professionals, LLC. | 6 | $73,403 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026.
Historical Salary Trend — Registered Nurse in Tennessee vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $65,800 |
| 2023 | $76,200 |
| 2024 | $79,030 |
| 2025 | $81,500 |
| Year | Tennessee Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $65,800 | $81,890 |
| 2023 | $76,200 | $86,652 |
| 2024 | $79,030 | $90,458 |
| 2025 | $81,500 | $94,098 |