What RNs earn in Nashville
Registered nurses in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro earn a median of $84,040 a year, 14% below the national RN median of $97,550. The middle half of RNs here earn between $81,630 and $103,550, so experience, specialty and shift differentials can move you a long way inside that range. Among the 60 metro markets The RN Network tracks, Nashville ranks #44 for median RN pay.
| Role | Median | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $84,040 | $81,630 – $103,550 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $122,320 | $105,230 – $134,570 |
| Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) | $211,450 | $192,910 – $214,300 |
| Nurse Midwife | $117,010 | $115,850 – $135,190 |
Powered by RN Workforce Insights™ · 2025 annual pay. Typical range is the 25th to 75th percentile.
Cost of living and the Nashville nursing market
Pay only tells half the story. A two-bedroom apartment at fair market rent runs about $1,730 a month in Nashville, which is roughly 25% of a median RN salary before taxes. That is a manageable share, but it is worth negotiating hard on base pay and differentials.
About 25,100 RNs work in this metro, the #30 largest RN workforce of the markets we track. The RN Network directory lists 143 healthcare employers in Nashville, Murfreesboro and Franklin, including 55 behavioral health facilities, 29 outpatient surgery centers, 23 long-term care facilities and 18 dialysis centers.
Hospitals hiring nurses in Nashville
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Nursing jobs in Nashville
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Nashville healthcare news
- Christa Pike unconscious and on a ventilator at Nashville hospital, her lawyers sayNBC News · Oct 2
- Christa Pike was "angry and confused" after waking up in hospitalAxios · Oct 7
- Christa Pike released from Nashville hospitalKIRO 7 News Seattle · Oct 11
- Nashville court rules state must preserve all records from botched Tennessee executionTennessee Lookout · Oct 7
- Vanderbilt Health recognized in Nashville Scene’s Best of Nashville Reader’s PollVanderbilt Health News · Oct 9
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How much do registered nurses make in Nashville?
The median RN salary in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro is $84,040 a year, and the middle half of RNs earn between $81,630 and $103,550.
What do nurse practitioners earn in Nashville?
Nurse practitioners in the Nashville metro earn a median of $122,320 a year.
Can a nurse afford to live in Nashville?
A two-bedroom apartment at fair market rent costs about $1,730 a month in Nashville, roughly 25% of a median RN salary before taxes.
Which hospitals hire nurses in Nashville?
Hospitals in the Nashville area include Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Williamson Medical Center, Metro Nashville General Hospital, Tristar Centennial Medical Center, Tristar Southern Hills Medical Center. See the full list in The RN Network facility directory.
How do I find a nursing job in Nashville?
Browse current Tennessee openings on The RN Network job board, claim your free Talent Agent profile so employers hiring in Nashville can find you, and compare pay using the Tennessee salary guide.