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Registered Nurse Salary in Tennessee (2026)
$39.18 per hour · take-home ≈ $66,165/year ($5,514/month) for a single filer
Registered Nurse pay range in Tennessee
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $63,970 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $75,460 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $81,500 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $95,250 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $104,920 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 72,200 Registered Nurse jobs in Tennessee (occupation code 29-1141, “Registered Nurses”).
Gross vs. take-home in Tennessee
A median Registered Nurse salary of $81,500 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 $66,165 — an effective tax rate of 18.8%.
| Gross (median) | $81,500 |
| Federal income tax | −$9,100 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,235 |
| Tennessee state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $66,165 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,514 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Tennessee paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Registered Nurse make in Tennessee?
- The median Registered Nurse salary in Tennessee is $81,500 per year ($39.18 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $75,460 and $95,250.
- What is the take-home pay for a Registered Nurse in Tennessee?
- On the median salary of $81,500, a single filer in Tennessee takes home about $66,165 per year ($5,514 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 18.8%.
- How many Registered Nurse jobs are there in Tennessee?
- BLS counts 72,200 Registered 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.