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Nurse Practitioner Salary in Tennessee (2026)
$56.54 per hour · take-home ≈ $91,555/year ($7,630/month) for a single filer
Nurse Practitioner pay range in Tennessee
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $82,790 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $102,640 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $117,590 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $130,330 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $137,880 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 12,150 Nurse Practitioner jobs in Tennessee (occupation code 29-1171, “Nurse Practitioners”).
Gross vs. take-home in Tennessee
A median Nurse Practitioner salary of $117,590 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 $91,555 — an effective tax rate of 22.1%.
| Gross (median) | $117,590 |
| Federal income tax | −$17,040 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$8,996 |
| Tennessee state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $91,555 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,630 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Tennessee paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Nurse Practitioner make in Tennessee?
- The median Nurse Practitioner salary in Tennessee is $117,590 per year ($56.54 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $102,640 and $130,330.
- What is the take-home pay for a Nurse Practitioner in Tennessee?
- On the median salary of $117,590, a single filer in Tennessee takes home about $91,555 per year ($7,630 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 22.1%.
- How many Nurse Practitioner jobs are there in Tennessee?
- BLS counts 12,150 Nurse Practitioner 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.