Medical Surgical LPN Salary Guide: Memphis, TN
Average Medical Surgical LPN Salary
$21.29/hour
The average salary for a Medical Surgical LPN in Memphis, TN is $21.29 per hour. This is 48% lower than the Tennessee average of $31.58.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Medical Surgical LPN salaries in Memphis, TN compared to State and National Averages
$21.29/hour
Memphis, TN
50% lower than the US average.
$31.58/hour
Tennessee
1% lower than the US average.
$31.95/hour
United States
How Medical Surgical LPN Salaries in Memphis Compare to Other Cities
How Medical Surgical LPN Salaries in Memphis Compare to Other Cities
Nashville, Tennessee
$21/hour
This is equal to the Memphis average
Belleville, Illinois
$23/hour
This is 6% higher than the Memphis average of $21.29.
Saint Louis, Missouri
$23/hour
This is 6% higher than the Memphis average of $21.29.
What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Medical Sugical LPNs?
Springfield, Tennessee and Lebanon, Tennessee pay Medical Surgical LPNs the most, both averaging $21 per hour. Springfield, Tennessee also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $27. For comparison, the Memphis, TN average for Licensed Practical Nurses is $21 per hour, roughly in line with Springfield, Tennessee and Lebanon, Tennessee.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Springfield, Tennessee | $21 | $27 |
| Lebanon, Tennessee | $21 | $27 |
Last updated on November 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

Medical Surgical LPN Career Guide
Use our exclusive Career Guides to research the education, qualifications, skills and responsibilities for a variety of healthcare disciplines and specialties employers are hiring now.
Go to the guideGet alerts about new jobs and salary trends in Memphis, TN
Be the first to know about new jobs for Medical Sugical LPNs with the salary that suits you.
Featured Blog Posts
Featured Blog Posts


