Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salary Guide: Murfreesboro, TN
Average Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salary
$39.00/hour
The average salary for a Definitive Observation Unit Nurse in Murfreesboro, TN is $39.00 per hour. This is 2% higher than the Tennessee average of $38.14.
Last updated on October 20, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Definitive Observation Unit Nurse salaries in Murfreesboro, TN compared to State and National Averages
$39.00/hour
Murfreesboro, TN
30% lower than the US average.
$38.14/hour
Tennessee
33% lower than the US average.
$50.71/hour
United States
How Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salaries in Murfreesboro Compare to Other Cities
How Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salaries in Murfreesboro Compare to Other Cities
Lebanon, Tennessee
$40/hour
This is 3% higher than the Murfreesboro average of $39.00.
Franklin, Tennessee
$39/hour
This is 1% higher than the Murfreesboro average of $39.00.
Nashville, Tennessee
$37/hour
This is 7% lower than the Murfreesboro average of $39.00.
What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Definitive Observation Unit Nurses?
Smyrna, Tennessee pays Definitive Observation Unit Nurses the most, averaging $44 per hour, followed by Springfield, Tennessee ($42) and Hendersonville, Tennessee ($40). Smyrna, Tennessee also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $45. For comparison, the Murfreesboro, TN average for Registered Nurses is $39 per hour — Smyrna, Tennessee pays 12% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Smyrna, Tennessee | $44 | $45 |
| Springfield, Tennessee | $42 | $42 |
| Hendersonville, Tennessee | $40 | $40 |
| Lebanon, Tennessee | $40 | $40 |
| Franklin, Tennessee | $39 | $40 |
| Murfreesboro, Tennessee | $39 | $40 |
| Nashville, Tennessee | $37 | $40 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Definitive Observation Unit Nurse jobs in Murfreesboro?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Definitive Observation Unit Nurses, averaging $30 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $37. For comparison, the Murfreesboro, TN average for Registered Nurses is $39 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 24% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $30 | $37 |
Last updated on October 20, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center
- Murfreesboro, TN
$34-40/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Intermediate Care
- TriStar Skyline Medical Center
- Murfreesboro, TN
$34-40/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- TriStar Centennial Medical Center
- Murfreesboro, TN
$34-40/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- TriStar Skyline Medical Center
- Murfreesboro, TN
$34-40/hour
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