Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary
in Knoxville, TN
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in the Knoxville, TN metro earn a median of $57,960 a year, based on BLS estimates for 2,650 jobs (May 2025). It ranks #370 of 443 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE2,650 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
- Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TNmedian $61,940
- North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan areamedian $59,610
- Memphis, TN-MS-ARmedian $59,140
- Chattanooga, TN-GAmedian $58,580
- Clarksville, TN-KYmedian $58,260
- South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan areamedian $57,280
- East Tennessee nonmetropolitan areamedian $55,670
- Morristown, TNmedian $55,140
Questions
What is the average Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary in Knoxville?
The BLS median is $57,960 a year (May 2025). Half of the 2,650 jobs pay between $49,160 and $61,460. The 10th percentile is $38,400 and the 90th is $64,500.
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.