Correctional Nurse Salary Guide: Tennessee
Average Correctional Nurse Salary
Average Correctional Nurse Salary
$30.67/hour
The average salary for a Correctional Nurse in Tennessee is $30.67 per hour. This is 82% lower than the US average of $55.71.
Last updated on April 11, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Correctional Nurse salaries in Tennessee compared to National Averages
Correctional Nurse salaries in Tennessee compared to National Averages
$30.67/hour
Tennessee
82% lower than the US average.
$55.71/hour
United States
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Correctional Nurse jobs in Tennessee?
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Correctional Nurse jobs in Tennessee?
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| CoreCivic | $47 | $49 |
Last updated on April 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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Registered Nurse - Correctional
- Trousdale Turner Correctional Center
- Hartsville, TN
$43-55/hour
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Registered Nurse - Correctional
- Whiteville Correctional Facility
- Whiteville, TN
$42-54/hour
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Registered Nurse - Correctional
- West Tennessee Detention Facility
- Mason, TN
$41-53/hour
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Registered Nurse - Correctional
- South Central Correctional Center
- Clifton, TN
$36-48/hour
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