This page provides you with a complete overview of the Public Health field in the state of Tennessee. Here you will find statistics on salaries, careers, jobs and best cities hiring Public Health workers and more.
Average Salary of a Tennessee Public Health Worker
According to Indeed.com, the average salary of a Public Health worker was $62,000 vs the national salary of $66,000. A Public Health worker in Tennessee saw a solid number of companies featuring over 7,281 jobs. The types of jobs posted ranged from Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Temporary, Internship, and Commission while the most common level of experience required for these jobs was Senior Level.
Tennessee Public Health
| In USD as of September 26, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Public Health | $62,000  |
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Average Public Health salaries for job postings in Tennessee are 7% lower than average Public Health salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Elk Valley Health Services LLC, Metro Knoxville Physicians Regional, Saint Thomas Health, University of Tennessee Medical Center, and Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare offering Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Temporary, Internship, and Commission with Senior Level, Entry Level, and Mid Level required.
Additional Salaries by Area
In this section explore additional details on the following job types within Public Health:
- Epidemiologist
- Biostatistician
- Water Treatment Specialist
- Environmental Scientist
- Health Technician
- Public Health Nurse
- Food Inspector
- Clinical Social Worker
- Medical Officer
- Infection Control Manager
Addiction Nursing
| In USD as of September 20, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Addiction Nursing | $51,000 |
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Average Addiction Nursing salaries for job postings in Tennessee are 7% lower than average Addiction Nursing salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Oak Plains, Helen Ross McNabb Center, Health Career Services, Lakeside Behavioral Health System, and Universal Health Services offering Full-time and Part-time with Entry Level and Mid Level required.
Cardiovascular Nursing
| In USD as of September 20, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Cardiovascular Nursing | $63,000 |
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Average Cardiovascular Nursing salaries for job postings in Tennessee are 7% lower than average Cardiovascular Nursing salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Premier Health Partners, Centennial Medical Center, Select Specialty Hospital, Tennova Health Care – Clarksville, and Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare offering Full-time, Part-time, Contract, and Temporary with Entry Level, Senior Level, and Mid Level required.
Clinical Nurse Specialist
| In USD as of September 20, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Clinical Nurse Specialist | $66,000 |
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Average Clinical Nurse Specialist salaries for job postings in Tennessee are 7% lower than average Clinical Nurse Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were offering with required.
Critical Care Nursing
| In USD as of September 20, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Critical Care Nursing | $60,000 |
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Average Critical Care Nursing salaries for job postings in Tennessee are 7% lower than average Critical Care Nursing salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Saint Thomas Health, Centennial Medical Center, Maury Regional Medical Center and affiliates, Erlanger Health Systems, and Saint Thomas Midtown Hospital offering Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Contract, and Commission with Entry Level, Senior Level, and Mid Level required.
Genetics Nursing
| In USD as of September 20, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Genetics Nursing | $65,000 |
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Average Genetics Nursing salaries for job postings in Tennessee are 7% lower than average Genetics Nursing salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Five Star Senior Living, Medtronic, Amedisys, Inc., CGS Administrators, and Vanderbilt University Medical Center offering Full-time, Part-time, and Contract with Entry Level and Mid Level required.
Neonatal Nursing
| In USD as of September 20, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Neonatal Nursing | $62,000 |
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Average Neonatal Nursing salaries for job postings in Tennessee are 7% lower than average Neonatal Nursing salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Premier Health Partners, Centennial Medical Center, Saint Thomas Health, Saint Thomas Midtown Hospital, and Erlanger Health Systems offering Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, and Contract with Entry Level and Mid Level required.
Nephrology Nursing
| In USD as of September 20, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Nephrology Nursing | $62,000 |
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Average Nephrology Nursing salaries for job postings in Tennessee are 7% lower than average Nephrology Nursing salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Skyline Medical Center, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, Parkwest Medical Center, and Erlanger Health Systems offering Full-time and Part-time with Entry Level and Mid Level required.
Nurse Educators
| In USD as of September 20, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Nurse Educators | $80,000 |
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Average Nurse Educators salaries for job postings in Tennessee are 7% lower than average Nurse Educators salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Premier Health Partners, Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare, Nealy Pierce, LLC, Holston Medical Group, and Erlanger Health Systems offering Full-time, Part-time, Contract, and Temporary with Mid Level and Entry Level required.
Public Health Nursing
| In USD as of September 20, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Public Health Nursing | $56,000 |
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Average Public Health Nursing salaries for job postings in Tennessee are 7% lower than average Public Health Nursing salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Glen Oaks Health and Rehabilitation, Air Evac Lifeteam, Parkridge Medical Center, Matrix Medical Network, and Manchester Health Care Center offering Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, and Contract with Mid Level, Entry Level, and Senior Level required.
Top Employers of Tennessee Public Health Workers
According to Indeed.com, there were approximately 7,281 jobs for various types of Tennessee Public Health workers with most employers looking for Senior Level, Entry Level, and Mid Level candidates.
| Company | # Jobs Available* |
|---|---|
| Saint Thomas Health | 348 jobs |
| University of Tennessee Medical Center | 313 jobs |
| Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare | 279 jobs |
| Maxim Healthcare Services | 277 jobs |
| Premier Health Partners | 237 jobs |
| Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation | 223 jobs |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | 197 jobs |
| Erlanger Health Systems | 150 jobs |
| Sunbelt Staffing | 132 jobs |
| Catholic Health Initiatives | 109 jobs |
| Supplemental Health Care | 109 jobs |
| Saint Thomas West Hospital | 109 jobs |
| Centennial Medical Center | 100 jobs |
| Elk Valley Health Services LLC | 94 jobs |
| Metro Knoxville Physicians Regional | 93 jobs |
Top Cities with the Most Job Openings
According to Indeed.com, there were a total of 7,281 Public health related jobs in the following cities.
| City | # Jobs Available* |
|---|---|
| Nashville, TN | 145 jobs |
| Memphis, TN | 88 jobs |
| Knoxville, TN | 70 jobs |
| Chattanooga, TN | 61 jobs |
| Johnson City, TN | 27 jobs |
Get More Information
- Board of Nursing – TN.Gov
- Health License Renewal and Address Change
- TENNESSEE BOARD OF NURSING Advanced Practice Registered …
*Indicates number of job postings as of January, 2016.
