Average Licensed Practical Nurse Salary

$26.73/hour

The average salary for a Licensed Practical Nurse in Tennessee is $26.73 per hour. This is 6% lower than the US average of $28.28.

Last updated on February 23, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Licensed Practical Nurse salaries in Tennessee compared to National Averages

$26.73/hour

Tennessee

6% lower than the US average.

$28.28/hour

United States

What cities in Tennessee pay the most for LPN / LVN Nurses?
CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Nashville, Tennessee$29$31
Springfield, Tennessee$21$27
Murfreesboro, Tennessee$21$27
Lebanon, Tennessee$21$27
What type of LPN / LVN Nurses make the most money in Tennessee?
SpecialtyAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
LPN / LVN$31$32
Private Duty$26$26
How does the pay for LPN / LVN Nurses in Tennessee compare to nearby states?
Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Illinois$32$37
Missouri$31$34
Georgia$30$33
Indiana$27$30
Arkansas$25$28
Virginia$22$28
North Carolina$22$28
Mississippi$22$24
Kentucky$21$26
Alabama$19$24
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Tennessee?
Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
TK Health$29$37
CoreCivic$29$30
HCA TriStar$26$27
Gentiva$25$25

Last updated on February 23, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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