Licensed Practical Nurse Salary Guide: Tennessee
Average Licensed Practical Nurse Salary
$30.46/hour
The average salary for a Licensed Practical Nurse in Tennessee is $30.46 per hour. This is 11% lower than the US average of $33.74.
Last updated on September 28, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Licensed Practical Nurse salaries in Tennessee compared to National Averages
$30.46/hour
Tennessee
11% lower than the US average.
$33.74/hour
United States
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 $30 per hour, roughly in line with LPN / LVN.
| 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?
Illinois pays Licensed Practical Nurses the most, averaging $34 per hour, followed by Oklahoma ($29) and Missouri ($21). Illinois also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $35. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Licensed Practical Nurses is $30 per hour — Illinois pays 13% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $34 | $35 |
| Oklahoma | $29 | $33 |
| Missouri | $21 | $26 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Tennessee?
CoreCivic pays Licensed Practical Nurses the most, averaging $31 per hour, followed by TK Health ($30). TK Health has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $34. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Licensed Practical Nurses is $30 per hour, roughly in line with CoreCivic.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| CoreCivic | $31 | $31 |
| TK Health | $30 | $34 |
Last updated on September 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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Correctional LPN / LVN
- 137 Commerce St
- Sevierville, TN
$34/hour
Correctional LPN / LVN
- 408 Century Court
- Franklin, TN
$31-34/hour
Correctional LPN / LVN
- 117 W Smith St
- Gallatin, TN
- Sign-On Bonus
$32/hour
Correctional LPN / LVN
- 105 E High St
- Lebanon, TN
$30-32/hour
Correctional LPN / LVN
- 610 Main Street
- Jacksboro, TN
$27-32/hour
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