salary$38,000 a year$18 an hour · median pay in the Knoxville, TN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$31,140per year
Top pay (top 10%)$43,450per year
Jobs in the area3,860people work this job
Can a nursing assistant afford Knoxville?
Expensive. Rent of $1,544 a month takes 48.8% of the median nursing assistant salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a nursing assistant make in Knoxville, TN?
The median pay for a nursing assistant in the Knoxville, TN area is $38,000 a year ($18 an hour). Most earn between $31,140 and $43,450.
Can a nursing assistant afford to live in Knoxville?
Typical rent of $1,544 a month takes 48.8% of the median nursing assistant salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Knoxville, TN metro area.