Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Nurse Practitioners currently employed in Jackson is 280.
  • Nurse Practitioners in Jackson earn an average of $93,310 per year or $44.86 per hour.
  • The percentage of Tennessee Nurse Practitioners who work in Jackson is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Nurse Practitioners who work in Jackson is less than 1%.

Rankings for Jackson

  • Ranks #9 in Tennessee for salary and #14 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #9 in Tennessee for the number of nurses employed.
  • Ranks #502 in the nation for salary and #510 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #172 in the nation for the number of nurses employed.

Compared to Tennessee

Jackson Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $93,310 or $44.86 per hour which is 1% less than the Tennessee average salary of $95,120.

AverageJacksonTennessee% Difference
Hourly Wage$44.86$45.73-1.90%
Annual Salary$93,310$95,120-1.90%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Jackson Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $93,310 or $44.86 per hour which is 20% less than the U.S. average salary of $118,040.

AverageJacksonU.S.%
Hourly Wage$44.86$56.75-20.95%
Annual Salary$93,310$118,040-20.95%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, Nurse Practitioners in Jackson earns an average annual salary of $110,951 which compares to the Tennessee average annual salary of $95,120. per year.

Cost-of-living in Jackson is 16% less than the Tennessee average, which means Jackson residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Tennessee average.

  • Tennessee average salary is $95,120.
  • Tennessee cost-of-living adjusted salary is $103,223.
  • Jackson average salary is $93,310.
  • Jackson cost-of-living adjusted salary is $110,951.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Jackson$93,31084.10%$110,951
Tennessee$95,12092.15%$103,223
U.S.$118,040$118,040
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Jackson, 50% of Nurse Practitioners earn between $77,720 and $119,330 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Nurse Practitioners earn more than $123,140, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Nurse Practitioners.

Approximately 10% of Nurse Practitioners earn under $45,200, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Nurse Practitioners.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year28Under $45,200
15%2 – 4 years42$45,200 – $77,720
25%5 – 9 years70$77,720 – $95,700
25%10 – 14 years70$95,700 – $119,330
15%15 – 20 years42$95,700 – $123,140
10%20+ years28Above $123,140
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $93,310, Jackson Nurse Practitioners tend to earn less than Nurse Anesthetists ($185,360).

However, Nurse Practitioners tend to earn more than Nursing Assistants ($27,210), LPNs ($40,970), Registered Nurses ($60,420), and Nursing Instructors ($61,390).

TitleAnnual Salary
Nurse Anesthetists$185,360
Nurse Practitioners$93,310
Nursing Instructors $61,390
Registered Nurses$60,420
LPNs$40,970
Nursing Assistants$27,210
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Jackson Nurse Practitioners

The number of Nurse Practitioners currently employed in Jackson is 280.

Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $93,310 per year or $44.86 per hour in Jackson.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Jackson Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $110,951 per year or $53 per hour.

The types of nurses that are paid the highest annual salary in Jackson are Nurse Anesthetists($185,360), Nurse Practitioners($93,310), Nursing Instructors ($61,390).


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