Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Tennessee | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $117,590 | $135,791 | -13% |
| Median hourly wage | $56.53 | $65.28 | -13% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $127,954.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville | $128,490 | $100,000 | $155,000 | 105 |
| Memphis | $113,071 | $88,000 | $136,400 | 85 |
The median annual salary for a Nurse Practitioner in Tennessee is $117,590, or about $56.53 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Nurse Practitioners is $135,791. Tennessee is -13% below the national median.
Entry-level nurse practitioners in Tennessee typically earn from $100,000 depending on the city and employer.
With 12,150 nurse practitioner jobs on record and a median salary of $117,590, Tennessee offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.