NP Salary in Tennessee
Open nurse practitioner roles in Tennessee, the state's practice rules, and how pay data is published here.
Median posted pay
Sample too small
Published at 5 or more postings from 3 or more employers, none above 40%
Open NP roles
23
From 9 employers in TN
National median wage
$132,300
BLS OEWS, Nurse Practitioners (29-1171), median annual wage, May 2025
Licensure
Practicing in Tennessee
Tennessee practice environment
AANP classifies Tennessee as a restricted practice state. Tennessee requires physician supervision for NPs. Tennessee is a member of the Nurse Licensure Compact (verified against the NCSBN roster on August 11, 2026). Licensure applications run through the Tennessee Board of Nursing.
Where the roles are
Employers and cities hiring in Tennessee
Employers hiring in Tennessee
The employers with the most open NP roles in Tennessee right now are Diana Health (7 roles), Mental Health Cooperative (4) and GuideStar Eldercare (3). 6 other employers account for the remaining 9 postings.
- Diana Health7 listings
- Mental Health Cooperative4 listings
- GuideStar Eldercare3 listings
- Jacksboro Urgent Care3 listings
- Centerstone2 listings
- BlueSky Telepsych1 listing
- DaVita1 listing
- Elevance Health (Anthem)1 listing
| City | Open roles | Posted median |
|---|---|---|
| Cookeville | 4 | Not published |
| Jacksboro | 3 | Not published |
| Chattanooga | 2 | Not published |
| Nashville | 2 | Not published |
| Springfield | 2 | Not published |
| Columbia | 1 | Not published |
| Johnson City | 1 | Not published |
| Lewisburg | 1 | Not published |
| Memphis | 1 | Not published |
| Murfreesboro | 1 | Not published |
Open roles
What employers are hiring for in Tennessee
Tennessee listing mix
23 open roles from 9 employers. 2 remote, 2 hybrid, 19 on site. 15 were added in the last 30 days. The newest was posted on October 23, 2026. 3 are marked open to new graduates.
Nearby
States near Tennessee
| State | AANP classification | Compact status | Open NP roles | Posted median | License guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | Reduced Practice | Compact State | 4 | Not published | Read guide |
| Virginia | Restricted Practice | Compact State | 26 | $140K | Read guide |
| North Carolina | Restricted Practice | Compact State | 18 | Not published | Read guide |
| Georgia | Restricted Practice | Compact State | 13 | Not published | Read guide |
| Alabama | Reduced Practice | Compact State | 5 | Not published | Read guide |
| Mississippi | Reduced Practice | Compact State | 2 | Not published | Read guide |
| Arkansas | Reduced Practice | Compact State | 7 | Not published | Read guide |
| Missouri | Restricted Practice | Compact State | 9 | Not published | Read guide |
Questions
NP salary in Tennessee: FAQ
What is the median NP salary in Tennessee?
9 postings in Tennessee state a salary. A state median appears once at least 5 postings from at least 3 employers list annual pay for an NP role, with no single employer above 40% of them. The national median for nurse practitioners is $132,300 (BLS OEWS, Nurse Practitioners (29-1171), median annual wage, May 2025).
How many NP jobs are open in Tennessee?
Tennessee has 23 open NP roles from 9 employers on NP Hiring, 9 postings of which state an annual salary.
Does Tennessee give nurse practitioners full practice authority?
AANP classifies Tennessee as a restricted practice state. Tennessee requires physician supervision for NPs.
Is Tennessee part of the Nurse Licensure Compact?
Tennessee is a member of the Nurse Licensure Compact, verified against the NCSBN roster on August 11, 2026.
Which employers have the most open NP roles in Tennessee?
Diana Health (7), Mental Health Cooperative (4) and GuideStar Eldercare (3).
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