Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary
in East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area
- Middle 50%
- $48,170–$60,790
- vs U.S. median
- -14%
- Metro rank
- #394 of 443
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in the East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area metro earn a median of $55,670 a year, based on BLS estimates for 860 jobs (May 2025). That is 14% below the U.S. median of $64,400 and 5% below the TN statewide median of $58,870. It ranks #394 of 443 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE860 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses pay in other TN metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $61,940 |
| North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $59,610 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $59,140 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $58,580 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $58,260 |
| Knoxville, TN | $57,960 |
| South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $57,280 |
| Morristown, TN | $55,140 |
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Questions
What is the average Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary in East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area?
The BLS median is $55,670 a year (May 2025). Half of the 860 jobs pay between $48,170 and $60,790. The 10th percentile is $40,910 and the 90th is $62,550.
Is East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area a high-paying metro for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses?
That is 14% below the U.S. median of $64,400 and 5% below the TN statewide median of $58,870. It ranks #394 of 443 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses make an hour in East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area?
About $26.76 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $55,670 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $23.16–$29.23 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.