salary$124,600 a year$60 an hour · median pay in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$83,770per year
Top pay (top 10%)$154,040per year
Jobs in the area1,800people work this job
Can a nurse practitioner afford Memphis?
Cheap. Rent of $1,399 a month takes 13.5% 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 Memphis, TN?
The median pay for a nurse practitioner in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR area is $124,600 a year ($60 an hour). Most earn between $83,770 and $154,040.
Can a nurse practitioner afford to live in Memphis?
Typical rent of $1,399 a month takes 13.5% 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 Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area.