DOL Median (Tennessee)
$57,200
vs National
-11.1%
National: $64,355BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$63,344
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$57,200
-11.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$64,355
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Registered Nurses in Tennessee earns $57,200 in nominal terms, which is 11.1% below the national average of $64,355. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $63,344 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Tennessee
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| WILLIAM NOVICK GLOBAL CARDIAC ALLIANCE, INC. | $72,800 | 3 |
| JEFFERSON CITY HEALTH AND REHABILITATION | $41,600 | 1 |
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How much does a Registered Nurses make in Tennessee?
The median Registered Nurses salary in Tennessee is $57,200 based on 2 DOL filings.
Is Tennessee a good place to work as a Registered Nurses?
A Registered Nurses in Tennessee earns 11.1% less than the national median of $64,355, or $63,344 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.