Emergency Department Nurse Salary Guide: Nashville, TN

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Average Emergency Department Nurse Salary

$32.13/hour

The average salary for an Emergency Department Nurse in Nashville, TN is $32.13 per hour. This is 21% lower than the Tennessee average of $39.01.

Last updated on January 29, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$32.13/hour

Nashville, TN

58% lower than the US average.

$39.01/hour

Tennessee

30% lower than the US average.

$50.71/hour

United States

How Emergency Department Nurse Salaries in Nashville Compare to Other Cities

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Hendersonville, Tennessee

$40/hour

This is 10% higher than the Nashville average of $35.97.

Franklin, Tennessee

$39/hour

This is 9% higher than the Nashville average of $35.97.

Springfield, Tennessee

$42/hour

This is 15% higher than the Nashville average of $35.97.

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

Smyrna, Tennessee pays Emergency Department Nurses the most, averaging $45 per hour, followed by Springfield, Tennessee ($42) and Hendersonville, Tennessee ($40). For comparison, the Nashville, TN average for Emergency Department Nurses is $32 per hour — Smyrna, Tennessee pays 41% more.

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

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

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Emergency Department Nurses, averaging $33 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $36. For comparison, the Nashville, TN average for Emergency Department Nurses is $32 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 4% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$33	$36

Last updated on January 29, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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