Licensed Practical Nurse Salary in Memphis, TN
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The median licensed practical nurse in the Memphis area earns $59,140 a year ($28.43 an hour), 8% below the U.S. median ($64,400) and about the same as the Tennessee median ($58,870). Half of the 2,980 licensed practical nurses there earn between $50,130 and $63,450.
| Annual pay | Memphis area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $41,130 | $41,110 | $49,740 |
| 25th percentile | $50,130 | $49,170 | $59,000 |
| Median | $59,140 | $58,870 | $64,400 |
| 75th percentile | $63,450 | $62,650 | $76,030 |
| 90th percentile | $68,410 | $67,540 | $83,440 |
| Average | $56,750 | $56,470 | $67,050 |
| Jobs | 2,980 | 20,830 | 648,410 |
Memphis, TN ranks 50th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($95,320).
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Check my payLicensed practical nurse pay in other cities
- Nashville, TN: $61,940
- San Jose, CA: $95,320
- San Francisco, CA: $94,310
- Seattle, WA: $85,690
- Portland, OR: $83,510
- Boston, MA: $82,190
- Sacramento, CA: $81,570
- San Diego, CA: $79,720
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- Pharmacy Technician: $45,260
- Radiologic Technologist: $66,320
- Registered Nurse: $81,500
- Nurse Practitioner: $124,600
- Pharmacist: $134,220
- Physical Therapist: $100,000
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.