Certified Nursing Assistant salary in Tennessee
The median certified nursing assistant in Tennessee earns $17.67 an hour, or $36,750 a year. That’s $1.34 below the national median, ranking #42 of 51.
- Median hourly$17.67
- Median yearly$36,750
- Bottom 10% earn under$14.46/hr
- Top 10% earn over$21.40/hr
- Average (mean) hourly$17.81
- CNAs employed23,030
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024, Tennessee, occupation 31-1131. bls.gov/oes. Figures are estimates for all CNAs in the state, not offers.
Other nursing roles in Tennessee
| Role | Median hourly | Median yearly |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $38.00/hr | $79,030/yr |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $26.22/hr | $54,530/yr |
| Nurse Practitioner | $52.12/hr | $108,420/yr |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2024 state estimates.
Open CNA jobs in Tennessee
- Nursing Assistant-Medical, Surgical, Oncology, Telemetry (C1)Veterans Health AdministrationJohnson City, TN$36k–$57k/yrCNAOncologyFull-timeCloses Nov 13, 2026
- Nursing Assistant - 3N Med/SurgVeterans Health AdministrationNashville, TN$52k–$67k/yrCNAMed-surgFull-timeCloses Nov 10, 2026
- Nursing Assistant II | PRN | Days | Hospice Residence | MemphisMethodist Le Bonheur HealthcareTennesseeCNAPer diem / PRNDays
- Certified Nursing Assistant Walk-In EventTenet HealthcareMemphis, TNCNAPart-time
- CNA/CaregiverHarmony Senior ServicesBrentwood, TNCNAPart-time
- CNA - PT-1Harmony Senior ServicesMemphis, TNCNAFull-time