May 2025 BLS data · live take-home

Registered Nurses Salary in Tennessee

The median annual salary for registered nurses in Tennessee is $81,500, based on May 2025 BLS data. Here is what that salary looks like on a biweekly paycheck after taxes.

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Salary breakdown

Median wage from BLS May 2025, applied through the 2026 tax engine.

Take-home per check

2026 rates · biweekly

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Gross pay (per check)$3,135
Federal income tax-$350
Social Security-$194
Medicare-$45
State income tax (TN)-$0
Net take-home$2,545
Annual net: $66,165Effective rate: 18.8%

Median wage from BLS OEWS (May 2025, retrieved 2026-09-02). Tax estimate uses 2026 federal brackets and Tennessee state rules; local taxes excluded.

Registered Nurses pay across Tennessee scenarios

The BLS median represents the midpoint — half of registered nurses in Tennessee earn more, half earn less. Run your own number through the Tennessee paycheck calculator or compare states with the state income tax comparison.

Frequently asked questions

What is the median Registered Nurses salary in Tennessee?

The median annual salary for registered nurses in Tennessee is $81,500 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). After federal tax, FICA and Tennessee state income tax, a single filer keeps approximately $2,545 per biweekly check.

How much does a registered nurses take home in Tennessee after taxes?

On the median salary of $81,500, a single filer in Tennessee takes home approximately $2,545 every two weeks ($3,135 gross). The effective tax rate is 18.8%.

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