Licensed Practical Nurse Salary in Nashville, TN
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The median licensed practical nurse in the Nashville area earns $61,940 a year ($29.78 an hour), 4% below the U.S. median ($64,400) and 5% above the Tennessee median ($58,870). Half of the 5,650 licensed practical nurses there earn between $54,080 and $67,450.
| Annual pay | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $46,730 | $41,110 | $49,740 |
| 25th percentile | $54,080 | $49,170 | $59,000 |
| Median | $61,940 | $58,870 | $64,400 |
| 75th percentile | $67,450 | $62,650 | $76,030 |
| 90th percentile | $73,200 | $67,540 | $83,440 |
| Average | $60,510 | $56,470 | $67,050 |
| Jobs | 5,650 | 20,830 | 648,410 |
Nashville, TN ranks 45th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($95,320).
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- Memphis, TN: $59,140
- 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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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.