salary$109,740 a year$53 an hour · median pay in the Knoxville, TN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$85,210per year
Top pay (top 10%)$135,170per year
Jobs in the area1,630people work this job
Can a nurse practitioner afford Knoxville?
Cheap. Rent of $1,544 a month takes 16.9% of the median nurse practitioner salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make in Knoxville, TN?
The median pay for a nurse practitioner in the Knoxville, TN area is $109,740 a year ($53 an hour). Most earn between $85,210 and $135,170.
Can a nurse practitioner afford to live in Knoxville?
Typical rent of $1,544 a month takes 16.9% of the median nurse practitioner salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Knoxville, TN metro area.