salary$122,320 a year$59 an hour · median pay in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$84,300per year
Top pay (top 10%)$139,740per year
Jobs in the area4,540people work this job
Can a nurse practitioner afford Nashville?
Cheap. Rent of $1,881 a month takes 18.5% 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 Nashville, TN?
The median pay for a nurse practitioner in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN area is $122,320 a year ($59 an hour). Most earn between $84,300 and $139,740.
Can a nurse practitioner afford to live in Nashville?
Typical rent of $1,881 a month takes 18.5% 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 Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area.