Licensed Practical Nurse Salary Guide: Tennessee
Average Licensed Practical Nurse Salary
$31.57/hour
The average salary for a Licensed Practical Nurse in Tennessee is $31.57 per hour. This is equal to the US average
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Licensed Practical Nurse salaries in Tennessee compared to National Averages
$31.57/hour
Tennessee
This is equal to the US average
$31.61/hour
United States
What cities in Tennessee pay the most for LPN / LVN Nurses?
Only Lebanon, Tennessee reports pay data for Licensed Practical Nurses, averaging $21 per hour. Lebanon, Tennessee also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $27. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Licensed Practical Nurses is $32 per hour — Lebanon, Tennessee pays 32% less.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Lebanon, Tennessee | $21 | $27 |
What type of LPN / LVN Nurses make the most money in Tennessee?
Only LPN / LVN reports pay data among Nursing specialties in Tennessee, averaging $30 per hour. LPN / LVN also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $34. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Licensed Practical Nurses is $32 per hour — LPN / LVN earns 5% less.
| Specialty | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| LPN / LVN | $30 | $34 |
How does the pay for LPN / LVN Nurses in Tennessee compare to nearby states?
Virginia pays Licensed Practical Nurses the most, averaging $34 per hour, followed by Ohio ($33) and Pennsylvania ($32). Virginia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $38. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Licensed Practical Nurses is $32 per hour — Virginia pays 9% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | $34 | $38 |
| Ohio | $33 | $38 |
| Pennsylvania | $32 | $35 |
| Georgia | $29 | $35 |
| North Carolina | $28 | $29 |
| Kentucky | $27 | $29 |
| Alabama | $24 | $24 |
| West Virginia | $23 | $23 |
| South Carolina | $20 | $27 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Tennessee?
Pennant Services pays Licensed Practical Nurses the most, averaging $34 per hour, followed by CoreCivic ($32) and TK Health ($30). CoreCivic has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $34. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Licensed Practical Nurses is $32 per hour — Pennant Services pays 6% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Pennant Services | $34 | $34 |
| CoreCivic | $32 | $34 |
| TK Health | $30 | $34 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $26 | $31 |
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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