Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary
in West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area
- Middle 50%
- $47,820–$61,020
- vs U.S. median
- -19%
- Metro rank
- #423 of 443
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in the West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area metro earn a median of $51,890 a year, based on BLS estimates for 1,380 jobs (May 2025). That is 19% below the U.S. median of $64,400 and 12% below the TN statewide median of $58,870. It ranks #423 of 443 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE1,380 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 |
| East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $55,670 |
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Questions
What is the average Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary in West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area?
The BLS median is $51,890 a year (May 2025). Half of the 1,380 jobs pay between $47,820 and $61,020. The 10th percentile is $39,940 and the 90th is $62,730.
Is West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area a high-paying metro for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses?
That is 19% below the U.S. median of $64,400 and 12% below the TN statewide median of $58,870. It ranks #423 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 West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area?
About $24.95 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $51,890 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $22.99–$29.34 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.