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Licensed Practical Nurse Salary in Tennessee (2026)
$28.31 per hour · take-home ≈ $49,482/year ($4,124/month) for a single filer
Licensed Practical Nurse pay range in Tennessee
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $41,110 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $49,170 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $58,870 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $62,650 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $67,540 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 20,830 Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Tennessee (occupation code 29-2061, “Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses”).
Gross vs. take-home in Tennessee
A median Licensed Practical Nurse salary of $58,870 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Tennessee), a single filer keeps about $49,482 — an effective tax rate of 15.9%.
| Gross (median) | $58,870 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,884 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,504 |
| Tennessee state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $49,482 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,124 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Tennessee paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Licensed Practical Nurse make in Tennessee?
- The median Licensed Practical Nurse salary in Tennessee is $58,870 per year ($28.31 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $49,170 and $62,650.
- What is the take-home pay for a Licensed Practical Nurse in Tennessee?
- On the median salary of $58,870, a single filer in Tennessee takes home about $49,482 per year ($4,124 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 15.9%.
- How many Licensed Practical Nurse jobs are there in Tennessee?
- BLS counts 20,830 Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Tennessee in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Tennessee state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Tennessee.