Correctional Nurse Salary Guide: Tennessee
Average Correctional Nurse Salary
$38.61/hour
The average salary for a Correctional Nurse in Tennessee is $38.61 per hour. This is 40% lower than the US average of $53.94.
Last updated on October 5, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Correctional Nurse salaries in Tennessee compared to National Averages
$38.61/hour
Tennessee
40% lower than the US average.
$53.94/hour
United States
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Correctional Nurse jobs in Tennessee?
Only CoreCivic reports pay data for Correctional Nurses, averaging $48 per hour. CoreCivic also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $49. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Registered Nurses is $39 per hour — CoreCivic pays 25% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| CoreCivic | $48 | $49 |
Last updated on October 5, 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
$43-56/hour
Registered Nurse - Correctional
- Whiteville Correctional Facility
- Whiteville, TN
$42-54/hour
Registered Nurse - Correctional
- South Central Correctional Center
- Clifton, TN
$42-54/hour
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