Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in Tennessee

$26,054 $84,552
10th pct Median: $49,158 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$26,054
25th Percentile$35,394
50th (Median)$49,158
75th Percentile$67,838
90th (Top Earners)$84,552
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The Tennessee median salary of $49,158 for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses has the purchasing power of approximately $54,139 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).

Tennessee's lower cost of living (COL index: 90.8) means your salary goes further than in higher-cost states.

COL data: MERIC 2024 State Cost of Living Index. Missouri = 100 baseline.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses make in Tennessee?
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Tennessee earn a median annual salary of $49,158 per year ($23.63/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is below the national median of $54,620.
Is Tennessee a good state for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses?
Tennessee pays slightly below the national average for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses. Cost of living in Tennessee is lower average (COL index: 90.8).
What is the cost-of-living adjusted salary for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Tennessee?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 90.8 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $49,158 salary in Tennessee has the purchasing power of approximately $54,139 in Missouri. Lower living costs in Tennessee increase real purchasing power.
How does Tennessee compare to neighboring states for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salaries?
For detailed comparison across all states, see the full Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary page at the national level, which includes a complete 50-state salary table.

Top Paying Jobs in Tennessee

# Job Title Median Annual
1 Anesthesiologists $298,980
2 Radiologists $278,928
3 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $275,598
4 Surgeons, All Other $265,068
5 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $244,692
6 Psychiatrists $224,818
7 Physicians, Pathologists $219,528
8 General Internal Medicine Physicians $219,006
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

About Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Tennessee

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses work in their specialized field applying expertise and skills to deliver value in their organization. This occupation is part of the healthcare sector of the U.S. economy.

Education Required: Bachelor's degree

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