salary$77,240 a year$37 an hour · median pay in the Knoxville, TN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$57,070per year
Top pay (top 10%)$97,360per year
Jobs in the area9,500people work this job
Can a registered nurse afford Knoxville?
OK. Rent of $1,544 a month takes 24.0% of the median registered nurse salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make in Knoxville, TN?
The median pay for a registered nurse in the Knoxville, TN area is $77,240 a year ($37 an hour). Most earn between $57,070 and $97,360.
Can a registered nurse afford to live in Knoxville?
Typical rent of $1,544 a month takes 24.0% of the median registered nurse salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Knoxville, TN metro area.