Emergency Department Nurse Salary Guide: Memphis, TN

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Average Emergency Department Nurse Salary

$27.90/hour

The average salary for an Emergency Department Nurse in Memphis, TN is $27.90 per hour. This is 40% lower than the Tennessee average of $38.97.

Last updated on October 30, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Emergency Department Nurse salaries in Memphis, TN compared to State and National Averages

$27.90/hour

Memphis, TN

63% lower than the US average.

$38.97/hour

Tennessee

16% lower than the US average.

$45.37/hour

United States

How Emergency Department Nurse Salaries in Memphis Compare to Other Cities

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Dickson, Tennessee

$31/hour

This is 11% lower than the Memphis average of $34.82.

Franklin, Tennessee

$39/hour

This is 11% higher than the Memphis average of $34.82.

Nashville, Tennessee

$36/hour

This is 4% higher than the Memphis average of $34.82.

What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Emergency Department Nurses?

Smyrna, Tennessee pays Emergency Department Nurses the most, averaging $44 per hour, followed by Springfield, Tennessee ($41) and Hendersonville, Tennessee ($40). Smyrna, Tennessee also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $45. For comparison, the Memphis, TN average for Emergency Department Nurses is $28 per hour — Smyrna, Tennessee pays 59% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Smyrna, Tennessee	$44	$45
Springfield, Tennessee	$41	$42
Hendersonville, Tennessee	$40	$40
Franklin, Tennessee	$39	$40
Murfreesboro, Tennessee	$39	$40
Chattanooga, Tennessee	$39	$39
Nashville, Tennessee	$36	$40
Memphis, Tennessee	$35	$42
Bartlett, Tennessee	$32	$34

What are the highest paying Agencies for Emergency Department Nurse jobs in Memphis?

Only Tenet Memphis reports pay data for Emergency Department Nurses, averaging $34 per hour. For comparison, the Memphis, TN average for Emergency Department Nurses is $28 per hour — Tenet Memphis pays 22% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Tenet Memphis	$34	$34

Last updated on October 30, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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