Licensed Practical Nurse Salary Guide: Tennessee
Average Licensed Practical Nurse Salary
Average Licensed Practical Nurse Salary
$26.86/hour
The average salary for a Licensed Practical Nurse in Tennessee is $26.86 per hour. This is 6% lower than the US average of $28.35.
Last updated on March 5, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Licensed Practical Nurse salaries in Tennessee compared to National Averages
Licensed Practical Nurse salaries in Tennessee compared to National Averages
$26.86/hour
Tennessee
6% lower than the US average.
$28.35/hour
United States
What cities in Tennessee pay the most for LPN / LVN Nurses?
What cities in Tennessee pay the most for LPN / LVN Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max 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?
What type of LPN / LVN Nurses make the most money in Tennessee?
| Specialty | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| LPN / LVN | $30 | $32 |
How does the pay for LPN / LVN Nurses in Tennessee compare to nearby states?
How does the pay for LPN / LVN Nurses in Tennessee compare to nearby states?
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $32 | $37 |
| Missouri | $31 | $34 |
| Georgia | $31 | $34 |
| Indiana | $28 | $30 |
| Arkansas | $25 | $27 |
| Virginia | $22 | $28 |
| North Carolina | $22 | $28 |
| Mississippi | $22 | $24 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Tennessee?
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Tennessee?
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| TK Health | $29 | $31 |
| CoreCivic | $28 | $30 |
| HCA TriStar | $26 | $27 |
| Gentiva | $25 | $25 |
Last updated on March 5, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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- TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center
- Nashville, TN
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$22-30/hour
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- South Central Correctional Center
- Clifton, TN
$22-30/hour
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- Hardeman County Correctional Facility
- Whiteville, TN
$25-31/hour
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- Trousdale Turner Correctional Center
- Hartsville, TN
- Sign-On Bonus
$26-35/hour
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- Dekalb County Jail TN
- Smithville, TN
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