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Nursing Assistant Salary in Tennessee (2026)
$18.27 per hour · take-home ≈ $32,705/year ($2,725/month) for a single filer
Nursing Assistant pay range in Tennessee
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $31,110 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $35,560 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $37,990 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $40,880 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $44,660 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 27,040 Nursing Assistant jobs in Tennessee (occupation code 31-1131, “Nursing Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Tennessee
A median Nursing Assistant salary of $37,990 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 $32,705 — an effective tax rate of 13.9%.
| Gross (median) | $37,990 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,379 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,906 |
| Tennessee state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $32,705 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,725 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Nursing Assistant make in Tennessee?
- The median Nursing Assistant salary in Tennessee is $37,990 per year ($18.27 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $35,560 and $40,880.
- What is the take-home pay for a Nursing Assistant in Tennessee?
- On the median salary of $37,990, a single filer in Tennessee takes home about $32,705 per year ($2,725 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 13.9%.
- How many Nursing Assistant jobs are there in Tennessee?
- BLS counts 27,040 Nursing Assistant 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.