Nurse Practitioner Salary Guide: Tennessee
Average Nurse Practitioner Salary
$46.40/hour
The average salary for a Nurse Practitioner in Tennessee is $46.40 per hour. This is 63% lower than the US average of $75.62.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Nurse Practitioner salaries in Tennessee compared to National Averages
$46.40/hour
Tennessee
63% lower than the US average.
$75.62/hour
United States
How does the pay for Nurse Practitioners in Tennessee compare to nearby states?
Only Virginia reports pay data for Nurse Practitioners, averaging $52 per hour. Virginia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $68. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Nurse Practitioners is $46 per hour — Virginia pays 13% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | $52 | $68 |
Last updated on November 5, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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